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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.88, 1,020.82 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.88, 1,020.82 and 372.86 is: 559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.88 : 1,020.82 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.88/1,020.82 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.88x = 1,020.82 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.88x = 380,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,622.95/680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.02

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