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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.56, 1,020.56 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.56, 1,020.56 and 248 is: 371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.56 : 1,020.56 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.56/1,020.56 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.56x = 1,020.56 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.56x = 253,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,098.88/680.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.90

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