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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.39, 937.67 and 555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.39, 937.67 and 555.65 is: 765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.39 : 937.67 = 555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.39/937.67 = 555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.39x = 937.67 × 555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.39x = 521,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,016.34/680.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.76

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