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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.72, 1,020.36 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.72, 1,020.36 and 608.72 is: 912.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.72 : 1,020.36 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.72/1,020.36 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.72x = 1,020.36 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.72x = 621,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,113.54/680.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.44

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