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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.52, 1,020.78 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.52, 1,020.78 and 193.56 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.52 : 1,020.78 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.52/1,020.78 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.52x = 1,020.78 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.52x = 197,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,582.18/680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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