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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.52, 938.34 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.52, 938.34 and 547.68 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.52 : 938.34 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.52/938.34 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.52x = 938.34 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.52x = 513,910.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,910.05/680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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