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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.62, 1,023.89 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.62, 1,023.89 and 195.62 is: 293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.62 : 1,023.89 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.62/1,023.89 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.62x = 1,023.89 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.62x = 200,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,287.26/682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.41

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