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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.56, 938.02 and 655.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.56, 938.02 and 655.05 is: 902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.56 : 938.02 = 655.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.56/938.02 = 655.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.56x = 938.02 × 655.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.56x = 614,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,450.00/680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.86

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