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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.34, 1,020.78 and 594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.34, 1,020.78 and 594.66 is: 892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.34 : 1,020.78 = 594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.34/1,020.78 = 594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.34x = 1,020.78 × 594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.34x = 607,017.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,017.03/680.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.23

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