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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.51, 1,023.62 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.51, 1,023.62 and 271.74 is: 407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.51 : 1,023.62 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.51/1,023.62 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.51x = 1,023.62 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.51x = 278,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,158.50/682.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.55

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