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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.52, 1,017.64 and 670.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.52, 1,017.64 and 670.21 is: 999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.52 : 1,017.64 = 670.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.52/1,017.64 = 670.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.52x = 1,017.64 × 670.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.52x = 682,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,029.15/682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.29

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