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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.82, 1,019.74 and 526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.82, 1,019.74 and 526.34 is: 788.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.82 : 1,019.74 = 526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.82/1,019.74 = 526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.82x = 1,019.74 × 526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.82x = 536,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,729.95/680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.36

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