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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.94, 1,024.56 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.94, 1,024.56 and 272.06 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.94 : 1,024.56 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.94/1,024.56 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.94x = 1,024.56 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.94x = 278,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,745.13/682.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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