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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.45, 1,020.81 and 351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.45, 1,020.81 and 351.26 is: 526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.45 : 1,020.81 = 351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.45/1,020.81 = 351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.45x = 1,020.81 × 351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.45x = 358,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,564.62/680.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.96

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