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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.83, 1,020.34 and 350.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.83, 1,020.34 and 350.99 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.83 : 1,020.34 = 350.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.83/1,020.34 = 350.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.83x = 1,020.34 × 350.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.83x = 358,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,129.14/679.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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