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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.56, 938.60 and 581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.56, 938.60 and 581.68 is: 802.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.56 : 938.60 = 581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.56/938.60 = 581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.56x = 938.60 × 581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.56x = 545,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,964.85/680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.23

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