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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.74, 939 and 432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.74, 939 and 432.07 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.74 : 939 = 432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.74/939 = 432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.74x = 939 × 432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.74x = 405,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,713.73/680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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