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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.91, 1,023.41 and 374.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.91, 1,023.41 and 374.39 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.91 : 1,023.41 = 374.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.91/1,023.41 = 374.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.91x = 1,023.41 × 374.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.91x = 383,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,150.29/682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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