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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.07, 1,020.23 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.07, 1,020.23 and 217.97 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.07 : 1,020.23 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.07/1,020.23 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.07x = 1,020.23 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.07x = 222,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,376.04/680.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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