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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.44, 1,021.22 and 536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.44, 1,021.22 and 536.64 is: 803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.44 : 1,021.22 = 536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.44/1,021.22 = 536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.44x = 1,021.22 × 536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.44x = 548,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,027.50/682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.04

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