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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.34, 938.97 and 548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.34, 938.97 and 548.94 is: 757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.34 : 938.97 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.34/938.97 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.34x = 938.97 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.34x = 515,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,438.19/680.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.62

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