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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.79, 1,019.75 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.79, 1,019.75 and 564.96 is: 846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.79 : 1,019.75 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.79/1,019.75 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.79x = 1,019.75 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.79x = 576,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,115.14/680.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.25

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