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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.02, 1,029.44 and 682.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.02, 1,029.44 and 682.02 is: 1,029.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.02 : 1,029.44 = 682.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.02/1,029.44 = 682.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.02x = 1,029.44 × 682.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.02x = 702,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,098.67/682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.44

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