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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.62, 1,023.83 and 249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.62, 1,023.83 and 249.78 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.62 : 1,023.83 = 249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.62/1,023.83 = 249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.62x = 1,023.83 × 249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.62x = 255,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,732.26/682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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