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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 1,019.62 and 600.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 1,019.62 and 600.17 is: 899.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 1,019.62 = 600.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/1,019.62 = 600.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 1,019.62 × 600.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 611,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,940.99/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.44

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