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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.79, 1,023.54 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.79, 1,023.54 and 272.18 is: 408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.79 : 1,023.54 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.79/1,023.54 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.79x = 1,023.54 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.79x = 278,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,587.12/682.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.01

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