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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.86, 1,023.90 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.86, 1,023.90 and 357.42 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.86 : 1,023.90 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.86/1,023.90 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.86x = 1,023.90 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.86x = 365,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,962.34/682.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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