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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 1,020.15 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 1,020.15 and 526.32 is: 788.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 1,020.15 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/1,020.15 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 1,020.15 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 536,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,925.35/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.51

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