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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 1,014.98 and 611.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 1,014.98 and 611.15 is: 911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 1,014.98 = 611.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/1,014.98 = 611.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 1,014.98 × 611.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 620,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,300.33/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.67

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