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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 939.76 and 400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 939.76 and 400.96 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 939.76 = 400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/939.76 = 400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 939.76 × 400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 376,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,806.17/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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