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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.85, 939.57 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.85, 939.57 and 401.04 is: 553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.85 : 939.57 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.85/939.57 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.85x = 939.57 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.85x = 376,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,805.15/680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.43

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