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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.03, 1,020.11 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.03, 1,020.11 and 247.13 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.03 : 1,020.11 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.03/1,020.11 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.03x = 1,020.11 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.03x = 252,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,099.78/680.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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