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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.77, 1,022.78 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.77, 1,022.78 and 248.93 is: 373.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.77 : 1,022.78 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.77/1,022.78 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.77x = 1,022.78 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.77x = 254,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,594.27/681.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.43

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