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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 937.56 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 937.56 and 555.60 is: 765.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 937.56 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/937.56 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 937.56 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 520,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,908.34/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.59

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