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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.70, 1,019.54 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.70, 1,019.54 and 371.48 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.70 : 1,019.54 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.70/1,019.54 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.70x = 1,019.54 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.70x = 378,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,738.72/679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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