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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.90, 1,019.02 and 289.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.90, 1,019.02 and 289.59 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.90 : 1,019.02 = 289.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.90/1,019.02 = 289.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.90x = 1,019.02 × 289.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.90x = 295,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,098.00/679.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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