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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.37, 1,020.56 and 193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.37, 1,020.56 and 193.41 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.37 : 1,020.56 = 193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.37/1,020.56 = 193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.37x = 1,020.56 × 193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.37x = 197,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,385.54/680.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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