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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,015.09 and 614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,015.09 and 614.55 is: 917.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,015.09 = 614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,015.09 = 614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,015.09 × 614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 623,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,823.56/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.17

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