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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.43, 1,024.70 and 546.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.43, 1,024.70 and 546.65 is: 820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.43 : 1,024.70 = 546.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.43/1,024.70 = 546.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.43x = 1,024.70 × 546.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.43x = 560,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,151.32/682.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.82

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