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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.06, 1,022.34 and 292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.06, 1,022.34 and 292.38 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.06 : 1,022.34 = 292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.06/1,022.34 = 292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.06x = 1,022.34 × 292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.06x = 298,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,911.77/682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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