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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.79, 1,025.67 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.79, 1,025.67 and 245.04 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.79 : 1,025.67 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.79/1,025.67 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.79x = 1,025.67 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.79x = 251,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,330.18/683.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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