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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.59, 1,023.43 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.59, 1,023.43 and 292.84 is: 439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.59 : 1,023.43 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.59/1,023.43 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.59x = 1,023.43 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.59x = 299,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,701.24/682.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.06

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