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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 1,021.26 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 1,021.26 and 296.04 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 1,021.26 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/1,021.26 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 1,021.26 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 302,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,333.81/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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