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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.55, 1,019.45 and 558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.55, 1,019.45 and 558.44 is: 836.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.55 : 1,019.45 = 558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.55/1,019.45 = 558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.55x = 1,019.45 × 558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.55x = 569,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,301.78/680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.54

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