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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.07, 937.92 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.07, 937.92 and 503.08 is: 693.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.07 : 937.92 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.07/937.92 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.07x = 937.92 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.07x = 471,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,848.79/680.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.82

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