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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.50, 1,018.71 and 390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.50, 1,018.71 and 390.42 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.50 : 1,018.71 = 390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.50/1,018.71 = 390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.50x = 1,018.71 × 390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.50x = 397,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,724.76/679.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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