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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.04, 1,018.81 and 584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.04, 1,018.81 and 584.84 is: 873.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.04 : 1,018.81 = 584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.04/1,018.81 = 584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.04x = 1,018.81 × 584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.04x = 595,840.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,840.84/682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.62

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