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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.56, 1,022.56 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.56, 1,022.56 and 248.76 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.56 : 1,022.56 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.56/1,022.56 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.56x = 1,022.56 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.56x = 254,372.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,372.03/681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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