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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.34, 938.94 and 514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.34, 938.94 and 514.26 is: 709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.34 : 938.94 = 514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.34/938.94 = 514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.34x = 938.94 × 514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.34x = 482,859.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,859.28/680.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.73

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