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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 937.58 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 937.58 and 575.46 is: 792.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 937.58 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/937.58 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 937.58 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 539,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,539.79/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.81

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