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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.70, 1,022.55 and 248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.70, 1,022.55 and 248.75 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.70 : 1,022.55 = 248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.70/1,022.55 = 248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.70x = 1,022.55 × 248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.70x = 254,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,358.07/681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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