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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.77, 1,022.37 and 519.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.77, 1,022.37 and 519.58 is: 780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.77 : 1,022.37 = 519.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.77/1,022.37 = 519.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.77x = 1,022.37 × 519.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.77x = 531,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,203.00/680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.30

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