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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.89, 1,023.99 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.89, 1,023.99 and 260.58 is: 390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.89 : 1,023.99 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.89/1,023.99 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.89x = 1,023.99 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.89x = 266,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,831.31/682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.74

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