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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.74, 1,020.76 and 333.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.74, 1,020.76 and 333.55 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.74 : 1,020.76 = 333.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.74/1,020.76 = 333.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.74x = 1,020.76 × 333.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.74x = 340,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,474.50/680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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