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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.55, 1,020.86 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.55, 1,020.86 and 247.69 is: 371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.55 : 1,020.86 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.55/1,020.86 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.55x = 1,020.86 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.55x = 252,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,856.81/680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.55

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