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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.02, 938.96 and 522.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.02, 938.96 and 522.41 is: 721.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.02 : 938.96 = 522.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.02/938.96 = 522.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.02x = 938.96 × 522.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.02x = 490,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,521.59/680.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.33

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