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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.49, 1,022.87 and 292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.49, 1,022.87 and 292.03 is: 437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.49 : 1,022.87 = 292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.49/1,022.87 = 292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.49x = 1,022.87 × 292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.49x = 298,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,706.90/682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.67

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