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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.85, 1,020.19 and 392.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.85, 1,020.19 and 392.49 is: 588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.85 : 1,020.19 = 392.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.85/1,020.19 = 392.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.85x = 1,020.19 × 392.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.85x = 400,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,414.37/680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.11

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