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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.76, 1,024.02 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.76, 1,024.02 and 195.74 is: 293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.76 : 1,024.02 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.76/1,024.02 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.76x = 1,024.02 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.76x = 200,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,441.67/682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.58

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