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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.52, 1,019.10 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.52, 1,019.10 and 577.20 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.52 : 1,019.10 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.52/1,019.10 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.52x = 1,019.10 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.52x = 588,224.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,224.52/680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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