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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.69, 1,024.44 and 249.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.69, 1,024.44 and 249.79 is: 374.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.69 : 1,024.44 = 249.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.69/1,024.44 = 249.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.69x = 1,024.44 × 249.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.69x = 255,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,894.87/682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.83

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