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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.87, 1,026.05 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.87, 1,026.05 and 272.88 is: 409.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.87 : 1,026.05 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.87/1,026.05 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.87x = 1,026.05 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.87x = 279,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,987.16/683.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.42

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