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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 1,021.10 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 1,021.10 and 247.72 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 1,021.10 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/1,021.10 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 1,021.10 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 252,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,946.89/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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