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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.77, 939.09 and 556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.77, 939.09 and 556.94 is: 768.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.77 : 939.09 = 556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.77/939.09 = 556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.77x = 939.09 × 556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.77x = 523,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,021.22/680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.28

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