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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.55, 1,023.99 and 195.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.55, 1,023.99 and 195.59 is: 293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.55 : 1,023.99 = 195.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.55/1,023.99 = 195.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.55x = 1,023.99 × 195.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.55x = 200,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,284.76/682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.43

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