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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.18, 1,021.44 and 566.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.18, 1,021.44 and 566.23 is: 847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.18 : 1,021.44 = 566.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.18/1,021.44 = 566.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.18x = 1,021.44 × 566.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.18x = 578,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,369.97/682.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.83

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