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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.82, 1,020.96 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.82, 1,020.96 and 356.01 is: 533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.82 : 1,020.96 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.82/1,020.96 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.82x = 1,020.96 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.82x = 363,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,471.97/680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.87

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