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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,019.49 and 517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,019.49 and 517.51 is: 775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,019.49 = 517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,019.49 = 517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,019.49 × 517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 527,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,595.60/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.69

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