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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.60, 939.36 and 570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.60, 939.36 and 570.04 is: 786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.60 : 939.36 = 570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.60/939.36 = 570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.60x = 939.36 × 570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.60x = 535,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,472.77/680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.77

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