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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 1,023.75 and 357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 1,023.75 and 357.83 is: 536.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 1,023.75 = 357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/1,023.75 = 357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 1,023.75 × 357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 366,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,328.46/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.63

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