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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.95, 1,019.66 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.95, 1,019.66 and 247.01 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.95 : 1,019.66 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.95/1,019.66 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.95x = 1,019.66 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.95x = 251,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,859.88/679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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