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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.62, 1,020.57 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.62, 1,020.57 and 247.54 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.62 : 1,020.57 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.62/1,020.57 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.62x = 1,020.57 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.62x = 252,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,631.90/680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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