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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.92, 1,019.43 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.92, 1,019.43 and 289.50 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.92 : 1,019.43 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.92/1,019.43 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.92x = 1,019.43 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.92x = 295,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,124.99/679.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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