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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.85, 1,020.60 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.85, 1,020.60 and 351.93 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.85 : 1,020.60 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.85/1,020.60 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.85x = 1,020.60 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.85x = 359,179.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,179.76/680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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