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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.81, 1,019.46 and 583.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.81, 1,019.46 and 583.94 is: 874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.81 : 1,019.46 = 583.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.81/1,019.46 = 583.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.81x = 1,019.46 × 583.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.81x = 595,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,303.47/680.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.40

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