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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.85, 1,023.94 and 374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.85, 1,023.94 and 374.61 is: 561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.85 : 1,023.94 = 374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.85/1,023.94 = 374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.85x = 1,023.94 × 374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.85x = 383,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,578.16/682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.73

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