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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.62, 1,021.80 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.62, 1,021.80 and 566.46 is: 850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.62 : 1,021.80 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.62/1,021.80 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.62x = 1,021.80 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.62x = 578,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,806.00/680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.41

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