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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.47, 1,024.17 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.47, 1,024.17 and 520.32 is: 780.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.47 : 1,024.17 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.47/1,024.17 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.47x = 1,024.17 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.47x = 532,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,896.13/682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.83

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