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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.22, 1,023.93 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.22, 1,023.93 and 249.96 is: 374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.22 : 1,023.93 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.22/1,023.93 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.22x = 1,023.93 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.22x = 255,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,941.54/683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.61

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