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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.65, 1,024.02 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.65, 1,024.02 and 195.69 is: 293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.65 : 1,024.02 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.65/1,024.02 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.65x = 1,024.02 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.65x = 200,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,390.47/682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.55

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