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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.97, 1,019.34 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.97, 1,019.34 and 247.03 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.97 : 1,019.34 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.97/1,019.34 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.97x = 1,019.34 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.97x = 251,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,807.56/679.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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