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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.26, 1,017.72 and 525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.26, 1,017.72 and 525.01 is: 785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.26 : 1,017.72 = 525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.26/1,017.72 = 525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.26x = 1,017.72 × 525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.26x = 534,313.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,313.18/680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.45

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