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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.88, 1,018.70 and 390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.88, 1,018.70 and 390.60 is: 585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.88 : 1,018.70 = 390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.88/1,018.70 = 390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.88x = 1,018.70 × 390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.88x = 397,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,904.22/679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.26

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