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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.49, 1,022.52 and 356.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.49, 1,022.52 and 356.87 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.49 : 1,022.52 = 356.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.49/1,022.52 = 356.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.49x = 1,022.52 × 356.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.49x = 364,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,910.61/682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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