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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 1,023.89 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 1,023.89 and 272.03 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 1,023.89 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/1,023.89 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 1,023.89 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 278,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,522.32/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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