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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.75, 1,019.50 and 391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.75, 1,019.50 and 391.58 is: 586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.75 : 1,019.50 = 391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.75/1,019.50 = 391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.75x = 1,019.50 × 391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.75x = 399,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,215.81/680.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.44

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