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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.21, 1,027.91 and 563.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.21, 1,027.91 and 563.14 is: 848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.21 : 1,027.91 = 563.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.21/1,027.91 = 563.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.21x = 1,027.91 × 563.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.21x = 578,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,857.24/682.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.50

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