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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.66, 1,020.87 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.66, 1,020.87 and 269.92 is: 404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.66 : 1,020.87 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.66/1,020.87 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.66x = 1,020.87 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.66x = 275,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,554.51/680.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.84

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