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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.50, 1,017.64 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.50, 1,017.64 and 507.29 is: 758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.50 : 1,017.64 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.50/1,017.64 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.50x = 1,017.64 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.50x = 516,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,230.97/680.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.61

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