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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.14, 1,020.33 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.14, 1,020.33 and 538.14 is: 804.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.14 : 1,020.33 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.14/1,020.33 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.14x = 1,020.33 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.14x = 549,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,080.39/682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.94

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