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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 1,023.98 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 1,023.98 and 271.72 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 1,023.98 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/1,023.98 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 1,023.98 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 278,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,235.85/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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