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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.13, 938.97 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.13, 938.97 and 540.81 is: 746.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.13 : 938.97 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.13/938.97 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.13x = 938.97 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.13x = 507,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,804.37/680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.63

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