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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.82, 1,019.88 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.82, 1,019.88 and 269.06 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.82 : 1,019.88 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.82/1,019.88 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.82x = 1,019.88 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.82x = 274,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,403.81/679.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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