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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 1,019.59 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 1,019.59 and 371.72 is: 557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 1,019.59 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/1,019.59 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 1,019.59 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 379,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,003.61/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.20

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