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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,017.99 and 585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,017.99 and 585.12 is: 875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,017.99 = 585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,017.99 = 585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,017.99 × 585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 595,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,646.31/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.74

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