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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.65, 1,020.99 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.65, 1,020.99 and 193.71 is: 290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.65 : 1,020.99 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.65/1,020.99 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.65x = 1,020.99 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.65x = 197,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,777.56/680.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.57

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