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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 939.20 and 598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 939.20 and 598.40 is: 826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 939.20 = 598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/939.20 = 598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 939.20 × 598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 562,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,017.28/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.01

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