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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.07, 1,019.89 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.07, 1,019.89 and 371.86 is: 557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.07 : 1,019.89 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.07/1,019.89 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.07x = 1,019.89 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.07x = 379,256.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,256.30/680.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.67

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