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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.95, 937.33 and 588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.95, 937.33 and 588 is: 809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.95 : 937.33 = 588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.95/937.33 = 588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.95x = 937.33 × 588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.95x = 551,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,150.04/680.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.38

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