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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.45, 1,024.12 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.45, 1,024.12 and 374.52 is: 562.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.45 : 1,024.12 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.45/1,024.12 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.45x = 1,024.12 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.45x = 383,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,553.42/682.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.02

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