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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.10, 1,020.22 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.10, 1,020.22 and 247.15 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.10 : 1,020.22 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.10/1,020.22 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.10x = 1,020.22 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.10x = 252,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,148.03/680.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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