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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 1,023.10 and 292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 1,023.10 and 292.18 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 1,023.10 = 292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/1,023.10 = 292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 1,023.10 × 292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 298,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,929.36/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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