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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.31, 1,019.25 and 564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.31, 1,019.25 and 564.08 is: 845.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.31 : 1,019.25 = 564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.31/1,019.25 = 564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.31x = 1,019.25 × 564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.31x = 574,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,933.44/680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.11

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