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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.66, 939.59 and 514.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.66, 939.59 and 514.92 is: 710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.66 : 939.59 = 514.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.66/939.59 = 514.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.66x = 939.59 × 514.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.66x = 483,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,811.11/680.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.80

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