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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.71, 1,023.45 and 249.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.71, 1,023.45 and 249.77 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.71 : 1,023.45 = 249.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.71/1,023.45 = 249.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.71x = 1,023.45 × 249.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.71x = 255,621.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,621.99/682.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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