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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 936.63 and 636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 936.63 and 636.18 is: 876.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 936.63 = 636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/936.63 = 636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 936.63 × 636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 595,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,865.27/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.14

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