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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.90, 1,024.04 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.90, 1,024.04 and 249.75 is: 374.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.90 : 1,024.04 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.90/1,024.04 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.90x = 1,024.04 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.90x = 255,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,753.99/682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.51

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