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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.32, 1,023.29 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.32, 1,023.29 and 265.78 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.32 : 1,023.29 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.32/1,023.29 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.32x = 1,023.29 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.32x = 271,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,968.69/682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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