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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.77, 1,024.19 and 195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.77, 1,024.19 and 195.83 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.77 : 1,024.19 = 195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.77/1,024.19 = 195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.77x = 1,024.19 × 195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.77x = 200,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,562.01/682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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