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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.28, 1,024.18 and 528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.28, 1,024.18 and 528.88 is: 793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.28 : 1,024.18 = 528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.28/1,024.18 = 528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.28x = 1,024.18 × 528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.28x = 541,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,668.32/682.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.91

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