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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.14, 1,020.34 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.14, 1,020.34 and 217.96 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.14 : 1,020.34 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.14/1,020.34 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.14x = 1,020.34 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.14x = 222,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,393.31/680.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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