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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.23, 1,019.40 and 558.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.23, 1,019.40 and 558.73 is: 837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.23 : 1,019.40 = 558.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.23/1,019.40 = 558.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.23x = 1,019.40 × 558.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.23x = 569,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,569.36/680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.32

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