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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 938.27 and 580.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 938.27 and 580.75 is: 800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 938.27 = 580.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/938.27 = 580.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 938.27 × 580.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 544,899.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,899.41/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.69

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