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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.67, 1,020.20 and 517.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.67, 1,020.20 and 517.86 is: 776.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.67 : 1,020.20 = 517.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.67/1,020.20 = 517.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.67x = 1,020.20 × 517.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.67x = 528,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,318.18/680.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.17

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