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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.79, 1,019.81 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.79, 1,019.81 and 257.63 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.79 : 1,019.81 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.79/1,019.81 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.79x = 1,019.81 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.79x = 262,733.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,733.65/679.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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