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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.72, 1,018.62 and 589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.72, 1,018.62 and 589.73 is: 882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.72 : 1,018.62 = 589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.72/1,018.62 = 589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.72x = 1,018.62 × 589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.72x = 600,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,705.68/680.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.46

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