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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.76, 1,019.20 and 246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.76, 1,019.20 and 246.86 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.76 : 1,019.20 = 246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.76/1,019.20 = 246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.76x = 1,019.20 × 246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.76x = 251,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,599.71/679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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