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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 1,023.93 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 1,023.93 and 271.89 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 1,023.93 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/1,023.93 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 1,023.93 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 278,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,396.33/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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