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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 939.22 and 556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 939.22 and 556.23 is: 767.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 939.22 = 556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/939.22 = 556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 939.22 × 556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 522,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,422.34/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.95

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