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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.01, 1,022.92 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.01, 1,022.92 and 281.33 is: 421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.01 : 1,022.92 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.01/1,022.92 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.01x = 1,022.92 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.01x = 287,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,778.08/682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.96

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