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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.83, 1,018.95 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.83, 1,018.95 and 371.86 is: 556.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.83 : 1,018.95 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.83/1,018.95 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.83x = 1,018.95 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.83x = 378,906.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,906.75/680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.54

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