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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.07, 1,020.08 and 372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.07, 1,020.08 and 372.07 is: 558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.07 : 1,020.08 = 372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.07/1,020.08 = 372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.07x = 1,020.08 × 372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.07x = 379,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,539.55/680.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.09

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