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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.77, 1,024.20 and 249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.77, 1,024.20 and 249.93 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.77 : 1,024.20 = 249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.77/1,024.20 = 249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.77x = 1,024.20 × 249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.77x = 255,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,978.31/682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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