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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 1,021.09 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 1,021.09 and 372.03 is: 558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 1,021.09 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/1,021.09 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 1,021.09 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 379,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,876.11/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.20

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