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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.39, 1,023.98 and 374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.39, 1,023.98 and 374.18 is: 561.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.39 : 1,023.98 = 374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.39/1,023.98 = 374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.39x = 1,023.98 × 374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.39x = 383,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,152.84/682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.49

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