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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 1,020.78 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 1,020.78 and 533.58 is: 800.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 1,020.78 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/1,020.78 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 1,020.78 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 544,667.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,667.79/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.86

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