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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.55, 955.20 and 680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.55, 955.20 and 680.55 is: 955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.55 : 955.20 = 680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.55/955.20 = 680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.55x = 955.20 × 680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.55x = 650,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,061.36/680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.20

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