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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.22, 1,021.02 and 247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.22, 1,021.02 and 247.87 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.22 : 1,021.02 = 247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.22/1,021.02 = 247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.22x = 1,021.02 × 247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.22x = 253,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,080.23/681.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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