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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.78, 938.44 and 561.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.78, 938.44 and 561.30 is: 773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.78 : 938.44 = 561.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.78/938.44 = 561.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.78x = 938.44 × 561.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.78x = 526,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,746.37/680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.74

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