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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 1,018.80 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 1,018.80 and 534.72 is: 800.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 1,018.80 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/1,018.80 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 1,018.80 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 544,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,772.74/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.38

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