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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.60, 955 and 680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.60, 955 and 680.60 is: 955

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.60 : 955 = 680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.60/955 = 680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.60x = 955 × 680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.60x = 649,973
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,973/680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955

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