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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.97, 1,021.82 and 527.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.97, 1,021.82 and 527.19 is: 791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.97 : 1,021.82 = 527.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.97/1,021.82 = 527.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.97x = 1,021.82 × 527.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.97x = 538,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,690.65/680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.07

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