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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.57, 1,019.33 and 371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.57, 1,019.33 and 371.57 is: 557.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.57 : 1,019.33 = 371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.57/1,019.33 = 371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.57x = 1,019.33 × 371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.57x = 378,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,750.83/679.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.34

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