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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 1,015.20 and 607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 1,015.20 and 607.60 is: 906.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 1,015.20 = 607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/1,015.20 = 607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 1,015.20 × 607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 616,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,835.52/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.68

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