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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.82, 939.25 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.82, 939.25 and 404.34 is: 557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.82 : 939.25 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.82/939.25 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.82x = 939.25 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.82x = 379,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,776.35/680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.82

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