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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.82, 1,021.62 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.82, 1,021.62 and 247.94 is: 372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.82 : 1,021.62 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.82/1,021.62 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.82x = 1,021.62 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.82x = 253,300.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,300.46/680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.05

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