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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.50, 1,019.09 and 560.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.50, 1,019.09 and 560.46 is: 836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.50 : 1,019.09 = 560.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.50/1,019.09 = 560.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.50x = 1,019.09 × 560.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.50x = 571,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,156.38/682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.86

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