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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.11, 1,023.57 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.11, 1,023.57 and 373.77 is: 560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.11 : 1,023.57 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.11/1,023.57 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.11x = 1,023.57 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.11x = 382,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,579.76/682.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.88

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