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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.69, 1,019.67 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.69, 1,019.67 and 526.08 is: 788.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.69 : 1,019.67 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.69/1,019.67 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.69x = 1,019.67 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.69x = 536,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,427.99/680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.07

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