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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.84, 1,020.14 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.84, 1,020.14 and 392.52 is: 588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.84 : 1,020.14 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.84/1,020.14 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.84x = 1,020.14 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.84x = 400,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,425.35/680.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.13

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