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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 937.08 and 514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 937.08 and 514.68 is: 708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 937.08 = 514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/937.08 = 514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 937.08 × 514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 482,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,296.33/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.50

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