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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,022.52 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,022.52 and 553.52 is: 829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,022.52 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,022.52 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,022.52 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 565,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,985.27/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.40

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