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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.68, 937.70 and 561.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.68, 937.70 and 561.88 is: 774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.68 : 937.70 = 561.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.68/937.70 = 561.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.68x = 937.70 × 561.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.68x = 526,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,874.88/680.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.04

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