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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 1,021.59 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 1,021.59 and 248.14 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 1,021.59 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/1,021.59 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 1,021.59 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 253,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,497.34/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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