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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.82, 1,023.92 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.82, 1,023.92 and 271.85 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.82 : 1,023.92 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.82/1,023.92 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.82x = 1,023.92 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.82x = 278,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,346.17/682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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