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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.95, 1,020.08 and 350.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.95, 1,020.08 and 350.75 is: 526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.95 : 1,020.08 = 350.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.95/1,020.08 = 350.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.95x = 1,020.08 × 350.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.95x = 357,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,793.06/679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.20

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