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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.60, 936.29 and 614.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.60, 936.29 and 614.39 is: 845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.60 : 936.29 = 614.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.60/936.29 = 614.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.60x = 936.29 × 614.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.60x = 575,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,244.07/680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.20

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