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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.78, 1,021.17 and 552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.78, 1,021.17 and 552.26 is: 828.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.78 : 1,021.17 = 552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.78/1,021.17 = 552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.78x = 1,021.17 × 552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.78x = 563,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,951.34/680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.39

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