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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.32, 1,021.44 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.32, 1,021.44 and 591.12 is: 884.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.32 : 1,021.44 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.32/1,021.44 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.32x = 1,021.44 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.32x = 603,793.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,793.61/682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.91

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