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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.45, 1,022.90 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.45, 1,022.90 and 243.29 is: 364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.45 : 1,022.90 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.45/1,022.90 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.45x = 1,022.90 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.45x = 248,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,862.68/682.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.66

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