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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.80, 1,022.72 and 248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.80, 1,022.72 and 248.85 is: 373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.80 : 1,022.72 = 248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.80/1,022.72 = 248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.80x = 1,022.72 × 248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.80x = 254,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,502.63/681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.28

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