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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.41, 939.63 and 581.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.41, 939.63 and 581.59 is: 803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.41 : 939.63 = 581.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.41/939.63 = 581.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.41x = 939.63 × 581.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.41x = 546,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,479.41/680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.16

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