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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 1,019.04 and 618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 1,019.04 and 618.72 is: 925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 1,019.04 = 618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/1,019.04 = 618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 1,019.04 × 618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 630,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,500.43/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.90

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