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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.91, 1,021.32 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.91, 1,021.32 and 270.09 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.91 : 1,021.32 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.91/1,021.32 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.91x = 1,021.32 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.91x = 275,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,848.32/680.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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