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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 1,019.39 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 1,019.39 and 371.79 is: 557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 1,019.39 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/1,019.39 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 1,019.39 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 378,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,997.15/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.27

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