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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 1,021.87 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 1,021.87 and 535.70 is: 802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 1,021.87 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/1,021.87 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 1,021.87 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 547,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,413.08/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.32

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