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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.89, 1,019.16 and 371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.89, 1,019.16 and 371.11 is: 556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.89 : 1,019.16 = 371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.89/1,019.16 = 371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.89x = 1,019.16 × 371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.89x = 378,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,215.92/679.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.29

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