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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 1,020.48 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 1,020.48 and 387.78 is: 581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 1,020.48 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/1,020.48 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 1,020.48 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 395,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,721.73/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.67

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