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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.63, 1,022.59 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.63, 1,022.59 and 248.82 is: 373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.63 : 1,022.59 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.63/1,022.59 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.63x = 1,022.59 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.63x = 254,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,442.16/681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.28

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