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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.42, 1,021.14 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.42, 1,021.14 and 507.48 is: 761.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.42 : 1,021.14 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.42/1,021.14 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.42x = 1,021.14 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.42x = 518,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,208.13/680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.61

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