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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.88, 1,019.54 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.88, 1,019.54 and 391.52 is: 587.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.88 : 1,019.54 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.88/1,019.54 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.88x = 1,019.54 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.88x = 399,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,170.30/679.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.12

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