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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.39, 1,024.17 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.39, 1,024.17 and 374.55 is: 562.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.39 : 1,024.17 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.39/1,024.17 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.39x = 1,024.17 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.39x = 383,602.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,602.87/682.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.15

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