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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.07, 1,022.91 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.07, 1,022.91 and 265.53 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.07 : 1,022.91 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.07/1,022.91 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.07x = 1,022.91 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.07x = 271,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,613.29/682.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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