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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.75, 1,021.24 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.75, 1,021.24 and 334.04 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.75 : 1,021.24 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.75/1,021.24 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.75x = 1,021.24 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.75x = 341,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,130.32/680.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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