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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 1,021.77 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 1,021.77 and 356.94 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 1,021.77 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/1,021.77 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 1,021.77 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 364,710.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,710.58/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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