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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.76, 1,018.92 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.76, 1,018.92 and 246.60 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.76 : 1,018.92 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.76/1,018.92 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.76x = 1,018.92 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.76x = 251,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,265.67/679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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