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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.86, 1,019.78 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.86, 1,019.78 and 387.20 is: 580.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.86 : 1,019.78 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.86/1,019.78 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.86x = 1,019.78 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.86x = 394,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,858.82/679.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.79

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