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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,020.63 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,020.63 and 599.52 is: 897.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,020.63 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,020.63 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,020.63 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 611,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,888.10/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.17

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