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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.53, 1,022.85 and 374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.53, 1,022.85 and 374.01 is: 560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.53 : 1,022.85 = 374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.53/1,022.85 = 374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.53x = 1,022.85 × 374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.53x = 382,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,556.13/682.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.50

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