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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.12, 937.46 and 586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.12, 937.46 and 586.52 is: 808.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.12 : 937.46 = 586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.12/937.46 = 586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.12x = 937.46 × 586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.12x = 549,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,839.04/680.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.44

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