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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.86, 1,019.97 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.86, 1,019.97 and 247.05 is: 370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.86 : 1,019.97 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.86/1,019.97 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.86x = 1,019.97 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.86x = 251,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,983.59/679.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.64

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