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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,023.94 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,023.94 and 271.53 is: 407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,023.94 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,023.94 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,023.94 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 278,030.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,030.43/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.43

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