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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 1,018.55 and 585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 1,018.55 and 585.50 is: 876.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 1,018.55 = 585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/1,018.55 = 585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 1,018.55 × 585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 596,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,357.40/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.31

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