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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.33, 968.25 and 680.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.33, 968.25 and 680.79 is: 938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.33 : 968.25 = 680.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.33/968.25 = 680.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.33x = 968.25 × 680.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.33x = 659,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,174.92/702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.55

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