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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 1,023.20 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 1,023.20 and 292.56 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 1,023.20 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/1,023.20 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 1,023.20 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 299,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,347.39/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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