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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.65, 1,020.67 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.65, 1,020.67 and 193.58 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.65 : 1,020.67 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.65/1,020.67 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.65x = 1,020.67 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.65x = 197,584.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,584.64/680.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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