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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 938.10 and 505.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 938.10 and 505.96 is: 697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 938.10 = 505.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/938.10 = 505.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 938.10 × 505.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 474,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,641.08/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.80

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