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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.41, 938.55 and 515.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.41, 938.55 and 515.26 is: 710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.41 : 938.55 = 515.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.41/938.55 = 515.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.41x = 938.55 × 515.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.41x = 483,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,597.27/680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.74

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