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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.80, 1,022.40 and 659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.80, 1,022.40 and 659.20 is: 989.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.80 : 1,022.40 = 659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.80/1,022.40 = 659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.80x = 1,022.40 × 659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.80x = 673,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,966.08/680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.96

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