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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.55, 1,018.56 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.55, 1,018.56 and 517.32 is: 774.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.55 : 1,018.56 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.55/1,018.56 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.55x = 1,018.56 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.55x = 526,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,921.46/680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.26

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