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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.52, 1,018.79 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.52, 1,018.79 and 217.04 is: 325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.52 : 1,018.79 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.52/1,018.79 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.52x = 1,018.79 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.52x = 221,115.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,115.07/679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.40

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