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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.60, 1,019.62 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.60, 1,019.62 and 391.16 is: 586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.60 : 1,019.62 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.60/1,019.62 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.60x = 1,019.62 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.60x = 398,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,834.56/680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.00

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