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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.01, 939.24 and 550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.01, 939.24 and 550.01 is: 759.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.01 : 939.24 = 550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.01/939.24 = 550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.01x = 939.24 × 550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.01x = 516,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,586.70/680.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.68

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