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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.60, 940.08 and 503.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.60, 940.08 and 503.81 is: 695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.60 : 940.08 = 503.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.60/940.08 = 503.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.60x = 940.08 × 503.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.60x = 473,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,624.06/680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.90

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