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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,019.26 and 487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,019.26 and 487.32 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,019.26 = 487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,019.26 = 487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,019.26 × 487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 496,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,705.78/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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