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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.59, 939.13 and 400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.59, 939.13 and 400.76 is: 553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.59 : 939.13 = 400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.59/939.13 = 400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.59x = 939.13 × 400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.59x = 376,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,361.39/680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.00

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