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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 1,022.16 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 1,022.16 and 567.36 is: 850.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 1,022.16 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/1,022.16 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 1,022.16 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 579,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,932.70/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.09

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