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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.89, 939.12 and 592.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.89, 939.12 and 592.18 is: 816.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.89 : 939.12 = 592.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.89/939.12 = 592.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.89x = 939.12 × 592.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.89x = 556,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,128.08/680.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.77

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