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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.41, 1,024 and 568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.41, 1,024 and 568.24 is: 852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.41 : 1,024 = 568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.41/1,024 = 568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.41x = 1,024 × 568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.41x = 581,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,872.64/682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.67

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