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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 1,019.39 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.22, 1,019.39 and 247.14 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.22 : 1,019.39 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.22/1,019.39 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.22x = 1,019.39 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.22x = 251,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,930.81/680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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