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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.61, 939.75 and 602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.61, 939.75 and 602.01 is: 831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.61 : 939.75 = 602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.61/939.75 = 602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.61x = 939.75 × 602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.61x = 565,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,738.90/680.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.22

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