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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.76, 1,024.33 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.76, 1,024.33 and 266.18 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.76 : 1,024.33 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.76/1,024.33 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.76x = 1,024.33 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.76x = 272,656.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,656.16/682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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