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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.54, 1,018.89 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.54, 1,018.89 and 370.96 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.54 : 1,018.89 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.54/1,018.89 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.54x = 1,018.89 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.54x = 377,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,967.49/679.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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