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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.99, 940.09 and 557.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.99, 940.09 and 557.98 is: 770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.99 : 940.09 = 557.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.99/940.09 = 557.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.99x = 940.09 × 557.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.99x = 524,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,551.42/680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.28

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