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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.74, 1,020.96 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.74, 1,020.96 and 218.57 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.74 : 1,020.96 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.74/1,020.96 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.74x = 1,020.96 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.74x = 223,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,146.12/680.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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