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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.72, 1,019.11 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.72, 1,019.11 and 268.64 is: 402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.72 : 1,019.11 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.72/1,019.11 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.72x = 1,019.11 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.72x = 273,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,773.71/679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.77

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