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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.13, 1,019.75 and 371.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.13, 1,019.75 and 371.75 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.13 : 1,019.75 = 371.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.13/1,019.75 = 371.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.13x = 1,019.75 × 371.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.13x = 379,085.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,085.11/680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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