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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.24, 1,022.08 and 585.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.24, 1,022.08 and 585.76 is: 877.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.24 : 1,022.08 = 585.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.24/1,022.08 = 585.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.24x = 1,022.08 × 585.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.24x = 598,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,693.58/682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.54

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