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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.75, 1,023.35 and 292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.75, 1,023.35 and 292.63 is: 438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.75 : 1,023.35 = 292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.75/1,023.35 = 292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.75x = 1,023.35 × 292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.75x = 299,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,462.91/682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.61

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