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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.93, 939.57 and 401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.93, 939.57 and 401.23 is: 553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.93 : 939.57 = 401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.93/939.57 = 401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.93x = 939.57 × 401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.93x = 376,983.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,983.34/680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.63

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