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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.47, 1,021.04 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.47, 1,021.04 and 582.39 is: 871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.47 : 1,021.04 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.47/1,021.04 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.47x = 1,021.04 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.47x = 594,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,638.38/682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.30

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