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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.90, 1,023.60 and 560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.90, 1,023.60 and 560.06 is: 841.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.90 : 1,023.60 = 560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.90/1,023.60 = 560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.90x = 1,023.60 × 560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.90x = 573,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,277.42/680.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.94

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