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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.46, 1,022.16 and 527.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.46, 1,022.16 and 527.26 is: 789.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.46 : 1,022.16 = 527.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.46/1,022.16 = 527.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.46x = 1,022.16 × 527.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.46x = 538,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,944.08/682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.71

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