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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.74, 1,022.46 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.74, 1,022.46 and 583.20 is: 875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.74 : 1,022.46 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.74/1,022.46 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.74x = 1,022.46 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.74x = 596,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,295.76/680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.96

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