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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.04, 1,024.57 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.04, 1,024.57 and 272.07 is: 408.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.04 : 1,024.57 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.04/1,024.57 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.04x = 1,024.57 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.04x = 278,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,755.10/683.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.11

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