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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 1,021.28 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 1,021.28 and 247.84 is: 371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 1,021.28 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/1,021.28 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 1,021.28 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 253,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,114.04/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.70

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