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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 1,020.57 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 1,020.57 and 388.68 is: 582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 1,020.57 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/1,020.57 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 1,020.57 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 396,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,675.15/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.54

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