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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 937.40 and 532.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 937.40 and 532.91 is: 734.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 937.40 = 532.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/937.40 = 532.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 937.40 × 532.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 499,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,547.17/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.05

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