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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.34, 1,023.64 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.34, 1,023.64 and 374.03 is: 561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.34 : 1,023.64 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.34/1,023.64 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.34x = 1,023.64 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.34x = 382,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,866.95/682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.11

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