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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.70, 939.26 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.70, 939.26 and 400.88 is: 553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.70 : 939.26 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.70/939.26 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.70x = 939.26 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.70x = 376,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,523.85/680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.14

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