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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.58, 1,020.93 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.58, 1,020.93 and 212.06 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.58 : 1,020.93 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.58/1,020.93 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.58x = 1,020.93 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.58x = 216,492.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,492.52/680.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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