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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.56, 1,020.17 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.56, 1,020.17 and 269.44 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.56 : 1,020.17 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.56/1,020.17 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.56x = 1,020.17 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.56x = 274,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,873.26/680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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