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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.19, 1,022.99 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.19, 1,022.99 and 259.76 is: 389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.19 : 1,022.99 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.19/1,022.99 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.19x = 1,022.99 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.19x = 265,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,732.68/682.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.53

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