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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.52, 1,024.28 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.52, 1,024.28 and 551.04 is: 826.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.52 : 1,024.28 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.52/1,024.28 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.52x = 1,024.28 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.52x = 564,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,416.50/682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.97

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