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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.88, 1,020.22 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.88, 1,020.22 and 295.13 is: 442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.88 : 1,020.22 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.88/1,020.22 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.88x = 1,020.22 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.88x = 301,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,091.69/679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.86

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