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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.77, 1,019.20 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.77, 1,019.20 and 246.87 is: 370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.77 : 1,019.20 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.77/1,019.20 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.77x = 1,019.20 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.77x = 251,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,609.90/679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.14

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