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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.09, 1,017.18 and 594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.09, 1,017.18 and 594.74 is: 889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.09 : 1,017.18 = 594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.09/1,017.18 = 594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.09x = 1,017.18 × 594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.09x = 604,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,960.18/680.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.54

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