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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.57, 1,023.87 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.57, 1,023.87 and 243.83 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.57 : 1,023.87 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.57/1,023.87 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.57x = 1,023.87 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.57x = 249,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,650.22/682.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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