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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.77, 1,020.23 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.77, 1,020.23 and 355.46 is: 532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.77 : 1,020.23 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.77/1,020.23 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.77x = 1,020.23 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.77x = 362,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,649.18/680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.71

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