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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.42, 1,020.82 and 616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.42, 1,020.82 and 616.16 is: 924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.42 : 1,020.82 = 616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.42/1,020.82 = 616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.42x = 1,020.82 × 616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.42x = 628,988.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,988.45/680.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.41

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