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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.80, 937.28 and 514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.80, 937.28 and 514.80 is: 708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.80 : 937.28 = 514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.80/937.28 = 514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.80x = 937.28 × 514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.80x = 482,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,511.74/680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.74

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