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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 1,023.70 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 1,023.70 and 271.64 is: 407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 1,023.70 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/1,023.70 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 1,023.70 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 278,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,077.87/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.38

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