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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.64, 1,020.29 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.64, 1,020.29 and 355.23 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.64 : 1,020.29 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.64/1,020.29 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.64x = 1,020.29 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.64x = 362,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,435.84/679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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