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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 1,019.70 and 496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 1,019.70 and 496.96 is: 744.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 1,019.70 = 496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/1,019.70 = 496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 1,019.70 × 496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 506,750.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,750.11/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.78

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