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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.23, 937.70 and 532.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.23, 937.70 and 532.61 is: 734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.23 : 937.70 = 532.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.23/937.70 = 532.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.23x = 937.70 × 532.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.23x = 499,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,423.30/680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.20

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