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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.36, 1,020.23 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.36, 1,020.23 and 269.18 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.36 : 1,020.23 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.36/1,020.23 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.36x = 1,020.23 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.36x = 274,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,619.06/680.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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