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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.43, 1,023.78 and 249.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.43, 1,023.78 and 249.89 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.43 : 1,023.78 = 249.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.43/1,023.78 = 249.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.43x = 1,023.78 × 249.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.43x = 255,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,832.38/682.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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