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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.41, 1,023.17 and 560.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.41, 1,023.17 and 560.37 is: 840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.41 : 1,023.17 = 560.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.41/1,023.17 = 560.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.41x = 1,023.17 × 560.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.41x = 573,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,350.97/682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.19

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