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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680, 938.11 and 522.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680, 938.11 and 522.36 is: 720.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680 : 938.11 = 522.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680/938.11 = 522.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680x = 938.11 × 522.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680x = 490,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,031.14/680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.63

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