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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.88, 1,020.20 and 391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.88, 1,020.20 and 391.60 is: 586.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.88 : 1,020.20 = 391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.88/1,020.20 = 391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.88x = 1,020.20 × 391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.88x = 399,510.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,510.32/680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.76

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