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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 1,022.12 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 1,022.12 and 291.72 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 1,022.12 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/1,022.12 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 1,022.12 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 298,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,172.85/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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