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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.60, 1,018.98 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.60, 1,018.98 and 217.24 is: 325.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.60 : 1,018.98 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.60/1,018.98 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.60x = 1,018.98 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.60x = 221,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,363.22/679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.73

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