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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.25, 1,022.76 and 508.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.25, 1,022.76 and 508.70 is: 762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.25 : 1,022.76 = 508.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.25/1,022.76 = 508.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.25x = 1,022.76 × 508.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.25x = 520,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,280.57/682.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.60

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