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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 1,020.60 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 1,020.60 and 526.68 is: 789.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 1,020.60 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/1,020.60 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 1,020.60 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 537,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,529.61/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.81

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