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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.65, 1,024.17 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.65, 1,024.17 and 292.44 is: 438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.65 : 1,024.17 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.65/1,024.17 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.65x = 1,024.17 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.65x = 299,508.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,508.27/682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.74

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