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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.77, 1,019.76 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.77, 1,019.76 and 247.23 is: 370.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.77 : 1,019.76 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.77/1,019.76 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.77x = 1,019.76 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.77x = 252,115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,115.26/679.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.88

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