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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 1,023.79 and 271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 1,023.79 and 271.79 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 1,023.79 = 271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/1,023.79 = 271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 1,023.79 × 271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 278,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,255.88/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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