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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.71, 1,019.83 and 515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.71, 1,019.83 and 515.86 is: 772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.71 : 1,019.83 = 515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.71/1,019.83 = 515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.71x = 1,019.83 × 515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.71x = 526,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,089.50/680.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.85

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