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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 1,021.52 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 1,021.52 and 407.08 is: 610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 1,021.52 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/1,021.52 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 1,021.52 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 415,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,840.36/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.87

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