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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.62, 1,024.08 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.62, 1,024.08 and 249.77 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.62 : 1,024.08 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.62/1,024.08 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.62x = 1,024.08 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.62x = 255,784.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,784.46/682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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