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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 1,018.20 and 536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.24, 1,018.20 and 536.24 is: 802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.24 : 1,018.20 = 536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.24/1,018.20 = 536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.24x = 1,018.20 × 536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.24x = 545,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,999.57/680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.66

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