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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.80, 1,021.28 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.80, 1,021.28 and 391.84 is: 587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.80 : 1,021.28 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.80/1,021.28 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.80x = 1,021.28 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.80x = 400,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,178.36/680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.81

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