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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.89, 1,022.84 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.89, 1,022.84 and 249.04 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.89 : 1,022.84 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.89/1,022.84 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.89x = 1,022.84 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.89x = 254,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,728.07/681.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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