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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.91, 1,019.87 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.91, 1,019.87 and 247.07 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.91 : 1,019.87 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.91/1,019.87 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.91x = 1,019.87 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.91x = 251,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,979.28/679.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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