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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.14, 1,018.38 and 435.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.14, 1,018.38 and 435.92 is: 652.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.14 : 1,018.38 = 435.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.14/1,018.38 = 435.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.14x = 1,018.38 × 435.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.14x = 443,934.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,934.76/680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.71

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