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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.11, 1,018.68 and 532.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.11, 1,018.68 and 532.87 is: 798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.11 : 1,018.68 = 532.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.11/1,018.68 = 532.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.11x = 1,018.68 × 532.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.11x = 542,824.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,824.01/680.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.14

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