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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 1,022.58 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 1,022.58 and 356.04 is: 534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 1,022.58 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/1,022.58 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 1,022.58 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 364,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,079.38/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.81

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