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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.96, 1,019.03 and 350.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.96, 1,019.03 and 350.89 is: 525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.96 : 1,019.03 = 350.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.96/1,019.03 = 350.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.96x = 1,019.03 × 350.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.96x = 357,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,565.77/679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.86

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