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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.75, 1,022.73 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.75, 1,022.73 and 243.12 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.75 : 1,022.73 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.75/1,022.73 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.75x = 1,022.73 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.75x = 248,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,643.29/681.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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