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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.11, 1,020.17 and 269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.11, 1,020.17 and 269.14 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.11 : 1,020.17 = 269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.11/1,020.17 = 269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.11x = 1,020.17 × 269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.11x = 274,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,568.55/680.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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