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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.40, 1,019.20 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.40, 1,019.20 and 217.08 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.40 : 1,019.20 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.40/1,019.20 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.40x = 1,019.20 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.40x = 221,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,247.94/679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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