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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.73, 1,020.64 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.73, 1,020.64 and 247.89 is: 371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.73 : 1,020.64 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.73/1,020.64 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.73x = 1,020.64 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.73x = 253,006.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,006.45/680.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.67

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