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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.99, 1,020.75 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.99, 1,020.75 and 269.55 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.99 : 1,020.75 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.99/1,020.75 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.99x = 1,020.75 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.99x = 275,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,145.71/680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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