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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 1,019.07 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 1,019.07 and 401.88 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 1,019.07 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/1,019.07 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 1,019.07 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 409,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,543.85/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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