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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.47, 1,023.57 and 567.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.47, 1,023.57 and 567.65 is: 851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.47 : 1,023.57 = 567.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.47/1,023.57 = 567.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.47x = 1,023.57 × 567.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.47x = 581,024.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,024.39/682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.36

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