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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.46, 1,019.17 and 525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.46, 1,019.17 and 525.25 is: 786.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.46 : 1,019.17 = 525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.46/1,019.17 = 525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.46x = 1,019.17 × 525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.46x = 535,319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,319.04/680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.70

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