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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.41, 1,020.61 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.41, 1,020.61 and 247.56 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.41 : 1,020.61 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.41/1,020.61 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.41x = 1,020.61 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.41x = 252,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,662.21/680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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