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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.91, 1,019.81 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.91, 1,019.81 and 218.01 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.91 : 1,019.81 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.91/1,019.81 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.91x = 1,019.81 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.91x = 222,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,327.69/679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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