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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.92, 1,020.78 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.92, 1,020.78 and 269.84 is: 404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.92 : 1,020.78 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.92/1,020.78 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.92x = 1,020.78 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.92x = 275,447.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,447.28/680.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.52

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