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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.75, 939.39 and 400.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.75, 939.39 and 400.94 is: 553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.75 : 939.39 = 400.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.75/939.39 = 400.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.75x = 939.39 × 400.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.75x = 376,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,639.03/680.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.27

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