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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.14, 1,020.41 and 289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.14, 1,020.41 and 289.94 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.14 : 1,020.41 = 289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.14/1,020.41 = 289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.14x = 1,020.41 × 289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.14x = 295,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,853.30/680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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