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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.81, 1,023.81 and 249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.81, 1,023.81 and 249.82 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.81 : 1,023.81 = 249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.81/1,023.81 = 249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.81x = 1,023.81 × 249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.81x = 255,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,768.21/682.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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