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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.06, 1,018.47 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.06, 1,018.47 and 581.99 is: 871.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.06 : 1,018.47 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.06/1,018.47 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.06x = 1,018.47 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.06x = 592,734.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,734.26/680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.60

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