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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 1,017.78 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 1,017.78 and 607.92 is: 909.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 1,017.78 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/1,017.78 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 1,017.78 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 618,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,728.82/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.04

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