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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.51, 1,018.94 and 405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.51, 1,018.94 and 405.92 is: 607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.51 : 1,018.94 = 405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.51/1,018.94 = 405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.51x = 1,018.94 × 405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.51x = 413,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,606.10/680.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.79

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