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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.02, 1,017.63 and 597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.02, 1,017.63 and 597.52 is: 894.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.02 : 1,017.63 = 597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.02/1,017.63 = 597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.02x = 1,017.63 × 597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.02x = 608,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,054.28/680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.17

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