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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.92, 939.39 and 400.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.92, 939.39 and 400.71 is: 552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.92 : 939.39 = 400.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.92/939.39 = 400.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.92x = 939.39 × 400.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.92x = 376,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,418.27/680.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.81

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