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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 919.35 and 680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 919.35 and 680.40 is: 919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 919.35 = 680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/919.35 = 680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 919.35 × 680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 625,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,525.74/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.35

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