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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.74, 939.52 and 639.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.74, 939.52 and 639.04 is: 881.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.74 : 939.52 = 639.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.74/939.52 = 639.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.74x = 939.52 × 639.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.74x = 600,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,390.86/680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.97

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