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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.77, 1,021.26 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.77, 1,021.26 and 248.23 is: 372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.77 : 1,021.26 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.77/1,021.26 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.77x = 1,021.26 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.77x = 253,507.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,507.37/680.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.38

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