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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 1,023.79 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 1,023.79 and 195.54 is: 293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 1,023.79 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/1,023.79 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 1,023.79 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 200,190.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,190.81/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.28

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