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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.83, 1,018.89 and 565.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.83, 1,018.89 and 565.49 is: 846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.83 : 1,018.89 = 565.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.83/1,018.89 = 565.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.83x = 1,018.89 × 565.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.83x = 576,172.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,172.11/680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.28

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