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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 1,020.48 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 1,020.48 and 526.02 is: 789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 1,020.48 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/1,020.48 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 1,020.48 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 536,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,792.89/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.26

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