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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.98, 1,022.21 and 528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.98, 1,022.21 and 528.74 is: 793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.98 : 1,022.21 = 528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.98/1,022.21 = 528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.98x = 1,022.21 × 528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.98x = 540,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,483.32/680.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.68

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