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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,023.39 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,023.39 and 534.87 is: 802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,023.39 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,023.39 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,023.39 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 547,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,380.61/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.59

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