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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,023.30 and 647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,023.30 and 647.46 is: 971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,023.30 = 647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,023.30 = 647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,023.30 × 647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 662,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,545.82/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.45

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