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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.26, 1,023.87 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.26, 1,023.87 and 340.50 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.26 : 1,023.87 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.26/1,023.87 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.26x = 1,023.87 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.26x = 348,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,627.74/682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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