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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.78, 1,020.27 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.78, 1,020.27 and 247.52 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.78 : 1,020.27 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.78/1,020.27 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.78x = 1,020.27 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.78x = 252,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,540.71/680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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