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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 936.75 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 936.75 and 580.52 is: 799.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 936.75 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/936.75 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 936.75 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 543,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,802.11/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.33

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