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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.57, 1,020.88 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.57, 1,020.88 and 193.62 is: 290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.57 : 1,020.88 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.57/1,020.88 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.57x = 1,020.88 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.57x = 197,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,662.79/680.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.44

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