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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 1,021.23 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 1,021.23 and 264.42 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 1,021.23 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/1,021.23 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 1,021.23 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 270,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,033.64/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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