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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.71, 1,019.97 and 355.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.71, 1,019.97 and 355.44 is: 533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.71 : 1,019.97 = 355.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.71/1,019.97 = 355.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.71x = 1,019.97 × 355.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.71x = 362,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,538.14/679.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.37

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