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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.10, 1,023.96 and 537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.10, 1,023.96 and 537.92 is: 807.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.10 : 1,023.96 = 537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.10/1,023.96 = 537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.10x = 1,023.96 × 537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.10x = 550,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,808.56/682.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.52

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