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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.85, 1,021.82 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.85, 1,021.82 and 248.13 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.85 : 1,021.82 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.85/1,021.82 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.85x = 1,021.82 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.85x = 253,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,542.96/680.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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