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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 937.44 and 588.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 937.44 and 588.87 is: 810.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 937.44 = 588.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/937.44 = 588.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 937.44 × 588.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 552,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,030.29/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.69

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