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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.68, 1,018.80 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.68, 1,018.80 and 268.76 is: 402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.68 : 1,018.80 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.68/1,018.80 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.68x = 1,018.80 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.68x = 273,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,812.69/679.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.86

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