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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.54, 1,023.08 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.54, 1,023.08 and 271.51 is: 406.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.54 : 1,023.08 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.54/1,023.08 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.54x = 1,023.08 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.54x = 277,776.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,776.45/682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.97

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