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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.23, 936.65 and 586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.23, 936.65 and 586.81 is: 808.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.23 : 936.65 = 586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.23/936.65 = 586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.23x = 936.65 × 586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.23x = 549,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,627.97/680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.01

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