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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.53, 1,021.07 and 247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.53, 1,021.07 and 247.72 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.53 : 1,021.07 = 247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.53/1,021.07 = 247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.53x = 1,021.07 × 247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.53x = 252,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,939.46/680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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