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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.74, 1,020.74 and 269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.74, 1,020.74 and 269.75 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.74 : 1,020.74 = 269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.74/1,020.74 = 269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.74x = 1,020.74 × 269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.74x = 275,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,345.82/680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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