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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 939.14 and 515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 939.14 and 515.32 is: 711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 939.14 = 515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/939.14 = 515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 939.14 × 515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 483,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,957.62/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.49

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