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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.18, 937.56 and 555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.18, 937.56 and 555.62 is: 765.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.18 : 937.56 = 555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.18/937.56 = 555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.18x = 937.56 × 555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.18x = 520,922.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,922.40/680.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.87

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