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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.38, 1,018.95 and 371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.38, 1,018.95 and 371.77 is: 556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.38 : 1,018.95 = 371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.38/1,018.95 = 371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.38x = 1,018.95 × 371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.38x = 378,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,815.04/680.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.77

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