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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.76, 1,018.86 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.76, 1,018.86 and 268.70 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.76 : 1,018.86 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.76/1,018.86 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.76x = 1,018.86 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.76x = 273,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,767.68/679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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