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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 936 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 936 and 652.80 is: 897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 936 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/936 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 936 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 611,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,020.80/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.29

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