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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 939.23 and 514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 939.23 and 514.66 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 939.23 = 514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/939.23 = 514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 939.23 × 514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 483,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,384.11/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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