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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 1,023.30 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 1,023.30 and 271.13 is: 406.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 1,023.30 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/1,023.30 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 1,023.30 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 277,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,447.33/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.70

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