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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.35, 1,020.93 and 559.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.35, 1,020.93 and 559.66 is: 839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.35 : 1,020.93 = 559.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.35/1,020.93 = 559.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.35x = 1,020.93 × 559.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.35x = 571,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,373.68/680.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.82

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