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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.84, 1,019.88 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.84, 1,019.88 and 247.60 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.84 : 1,019.88 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.84/1,019.88 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.84x = 1,019.88 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.84x = 252,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,522.29/679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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