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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.46, 1,020.74 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.46, 1,020.74 and 193.55 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.46 : 1,020.74 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.46/1,020.74 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.46x = 1,020.74 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.46x = 197,564.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,564.23/680.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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