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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.52, 1,019.36 and 564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.52, 1,019.36 and 564.70 is: 845.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.52 : 1,019.36 = 564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.52/1,019.36 = 564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.52x = 1,019.36 × 564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.52x = 575,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,632.59/680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.87

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