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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.52, 1,019.40 and 570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.52, 1,019.40 and 570.52 is: 854.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.52 : 1,019.40 = 570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.52/1,019.40 = 570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.52x = 1,019.40 × 570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.52x = 581,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,588.09/680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.62

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