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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.41, 1,020.72 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.41, 1,020.72 and 247.66 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.41 : 1,020.72 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.41/1,020.72 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.41x = 1,020.72 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.41x = 252,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,791.52/680.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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