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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 1,017.82 and 516.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 1,017.82 and 516.82 is: 773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 1,017.82 = 516.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/1,017.82 = 516.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 1,017.82 × 516.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 526,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,029.73/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.53

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