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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 1,019.43 and 517.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 1,019.43 and 517.07 is: 774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 1,019.43 = 517.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/1,019.43 = 517.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 1,019.43 × 517.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 527,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,111.57/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.08

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