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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.96, 1,025.91 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.96, 1,025.91 and 245.18 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.96 : 1,025.91 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.96/1,025.91 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.96x = 1,025.91 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.96x = 251,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,527.48/683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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