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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.68, 1,022.64 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.68, 1,022.64 and 243.06 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.68 : 1,022.64 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.68/1,022.64 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.68x = 1,022.64 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.68x = 248,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,562.88/681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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