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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.90, 1,021.43 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.90, 1,021.43 and 264.65 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.90 : 1,021.43 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.90/1,021.43 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.90x = 1,021.43 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.90x = 270,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,320.13/680.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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