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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.08, 1,022.76 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.08, 1,022.76 and 243.27 is: 364.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.08 : 1,022.76 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.08/1,022.76 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.08x = 1,022.76 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.08x = 248,806.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,806.83/682.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.78

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