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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 1,020.20 and 608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 1,020.20 and 608.08 is: 911.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 1,020.20 = 608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/1,020.20 = 608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 1,020.20 × 608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 620,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,363.22/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.01

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