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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.64, 1,019.60 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.64, 1,019.60 and 495.92 is: 742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.64 : 1,019.60 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.64/1,019.60 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.64x = 1,019.60 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.64x = 505,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,640.03/680.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.89

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