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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.78, 1,021.16 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.78, 1,021.16 and 356.78 is: 535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.78 : 1,021.16 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.78/1,021.16 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.78x = 1,021.16 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.78x = 364,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,322.58/680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.16

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