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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 1,023.69 and 535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 1,023.69 and 535.60 is: 803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 1,023.69 = 535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/1,023.69 = 535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 1,023.69 × 535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 548,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,290.77/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.71

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