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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.96, 1,020.42 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.96, 1,020.42 and 391.96 is: 588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.96 : 1,020.42 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.96/1,020.42 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.96x = 1,020.42 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.96x = 399,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,963.82/679.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.22

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