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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 932.99 and 640.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 932.99 and 640.51 is: 878.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 932.99 = 640.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/932.99 = 640.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 932.99 × 640.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 597,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,583.89/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.54

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