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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.85, 1,020.37 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.85, 1,020.37 and 247.59 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.85 : 1,020.37 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.85/1,020.37 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.85x = 1,020.37 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.85x = 252,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,627.69/680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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