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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.69, 1,024.22 and 195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.69, 1,024.22 and 195.79 is: 293.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.69 : 1,024.22 = 195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.69/1,024.22 = 195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.69x = 1,024.22 × 195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.69x = 200,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,532.03/682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.74

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