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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.70, 1,021.04 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.70, 1,021.04 and 372.48 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.70 : 1,021.04 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.70/1,021.04 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.70x = 1,021.04 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.70x = 380,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,316.98/680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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