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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.92, 1,021.44 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.92, 1,021.44 and 218.58 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.92 : 1,021.44 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.92/1,021.44 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.92x = 1,021.44 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.92x = 223,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,263.80/680.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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