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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 1,020.96 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 1,020.96 and 571.04 is: 856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 1,020.96 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/1,020.96 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 1,020.96 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 583,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,009.00/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.76

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