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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.63, 1,020.26 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.63, 1,020.26 and 269.54 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.63 : 1,020.26 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.63/1,020.26 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.63x = 1,020.26 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.63x = 275,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,000.88/680.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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