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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.76, 1,021.02 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.76, 1,021.02 and 180.44 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.76 : 1,021.02 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.76/1,021.02 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.76x = 1,021.02 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.76x = 184,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,232.87/680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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