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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.78, 1,024.18 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.78, 1,024.18 and 195.82 is: 293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.78 : 1,024.18 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.78/1,024.18 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.78x = 1,024.18 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.78x = 200,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,554.93/682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.73

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