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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,024.20 and 591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,024.20 and 591.20 is: 887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,024.20 = 591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,024.20 = 591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,024.20 × 591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 605,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,507.04/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.32

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