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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 940.19 and 600.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.22, 940.19 and 600.98 is: 830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.22 : 940.19 = 600.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.22/940.19 = 600.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.22x = 940.19 × 600.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.22x = 565,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,027.68/680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.65

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