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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.93, 1,022.91 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.93, 1,022.91 and 243.25 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.93 : 1,022.91 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.93/1,022.91 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.93x = 1,022.91 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.93x = 248,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,817.74/681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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