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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.80, 1,024.18 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.80, 1,024.18 and 374.58 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.80 : 1,024.18 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.80/1,024.18 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.80x = 1,024.18 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.80x = 383,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,637.34/682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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