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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 1,024.27 and 214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 1,024.27 and 214.35 is: 321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 1,024.27 = 214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/1,024.27 = 214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 1,024.27 × 214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 219,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,556.38/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.54

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