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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.14, 1,023.41 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.14, 1,023.41 and 291.94 is: 438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.14 : 1,023.41 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.14/1,023.41 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.14x = 1,023.41 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.14x = 298,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,774.32/682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.00

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