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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.24, 1,022.04 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.24, 1,022.04 and 565.52 is: 849.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.24 : 1,022.04 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.24/1,022.04 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.24x = 1,022.04 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.24x = 577,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,984.06/680.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.68

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