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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.85, 1,018.69 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.85, 1,018.69 and 391.49 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.85 : 1,018.69 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.85/1,018.69 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.85x = 1,018.69 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.85x = 398,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,806.95/679.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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