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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.52, 1,023.81 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.52, 1,023.81 and 195.58 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.52 : 1,023.81 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.52/1,023.81 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.52x = 1,023.81 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.52x = 200,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,230.66/682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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