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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.89, 1,024.11 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.89, 1,024.11 and 375.09 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.89 : 1,024.11 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.89/1,024.11 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.89x = 1,024.11 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.89x = 384,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,133.42/682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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