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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.41, 1,020.46 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.41, 1,020.46 and 193.34 is: 289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.41 : 1,020.46 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.41/1,020.46 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.41x = 1,020.46 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.41x = 197,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,295.74/680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.97

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