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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 1,021.77 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 1,021.77 and 356.36 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 1,021.77 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/1,021.77 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 1,021.77 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 364,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,112.85/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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