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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.42, 1,019.26 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.42, 1,019.26 and 217.16 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.42 : 1,019.26 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.42/1,019.26 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.42x = 1,019.26 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.42x = 221,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,342.50/679.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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