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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.65, 1,020.98 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.65, 1,020.98 and 247.75 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.65 : 1,020.98 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.65/1,020.98 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.65x = 1,020.98 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.65x = 252,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,947.80/680.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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