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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.08, 1,019.96 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.08, 1,019.96 and 217.76 is: 326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.08 : 1,019.96 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.08/1,019.96 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.08x = 1,019.96 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.08x = 222,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,106.49/680.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.59

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