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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.15, 1,018.21 and 507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.15, 1,018.21 and 507.57 is: 759.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.15 : 1,018.21 = 507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.15/1,018.21 = 507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.15x = 1,018.21 × 507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.15x = 516,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,812.85/680.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.85

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