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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.70, 1,018.35 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.70, 1,018.35 and 590.40 is: 883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.70 : 1,018.35 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.70/1,018.35 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.70x = 1,018.35 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.70x = 601,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,233.84/680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.26

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