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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 939.60 and 672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 939.60 and 672.12 is: 927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 939.60 = 672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/939.60 = 672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 939.60 × 672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 631,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,523.95/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.67

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