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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.27, 1,019.79 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.27, 1,019.79 and 391.50 is: 586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.27 : 1,019.79 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.27/1,019.79 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.27x = 1,019.79 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.27x = 399,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,247.79/680.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.90

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