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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.08, 1,019.78 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.08, 1,019.78 and 217.73 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.08 : 1,019.78 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.08/1,019.78 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.08x = 1,019.78 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.08x = 222,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,036.70/680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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