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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.75, 1,024.36 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.75, 1,024.36 and 292.74 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.75 : 1,024.36 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.75/1,024.36 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.75x = 1,024.36 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.75x = 299,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,866.02/682.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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