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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.31, 1,022.74 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.31, 1,022.74 and 292.22 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.31 : 1,022.74 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.31/1,022.74 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.31x = 1,022.74 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.31x = 298,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,865.08/682.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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