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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 1,019.54 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 1,019.54 and 351.18 is: 525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 1,019.54 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/1,019.54 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 1,019.54 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 358,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,040.30/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.79

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