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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.08, 1,020.12 and 487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.08, 1,020.12 and 487.84 is: 731.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.08 : 1,020.12 = 487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.08/1,020.12 = 487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.08x = 1,020.12 × 487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.08x = 497,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,655.34/680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.76

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