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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.95, 939.55 and 401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.95, 939.55 and 401.20 is: 553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.95 : 939.55 = 401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.95/939.55 = 401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.95x = 939.55 × 401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.95x = 376,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,947.46/680.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.56

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