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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.15, 1,023.38 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.15, 1,023.38 and 373.85 is: 560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.15 : 1,023.38 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.15/1,023.38 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.15x = 1,023.38 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.15x = 382,583.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,583.63/682.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.85

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