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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.90, 1,019.34 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.90, 1,019.34 and 508.32 is: 760.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.90 : 1,019.34 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.90/1,019.34 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.90x = 1,019.34 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.90x = 518,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,150.91/680.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.98

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