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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.37, 1,020.34 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.37, 1,020.34 and 269.56 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.37 : 1,020.34 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.37/1,020.34 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.37x = 1,020.34 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.37x = 275,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,042.85/680.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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