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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 1,020.67 and 582.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 1,020.67 and 582.14 is: 870.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 1,020.67 = 582.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/1,020.67 = 582.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 1,020.67 × 582.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 594,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,166.28/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.93

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