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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.43, 1,020.78 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.43, 1,020.78 and 247.89 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.43 : 1,020.78 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.43/1,020.78 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.43x = 1,020.78 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.43x = 253,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,041.15/680.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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