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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 939.56 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 939.56 and 401.22 is: 553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 939.56 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/939.56 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 939.56 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 376,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,968.26/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.60

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