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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.54, 1,021.54 and 587.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.54, 1,021.54 and 587.50 is: 879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.54 : 1,021.54 = 587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.54/1,021.54 = 587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.54x = 1,021.54 × 587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.54x = 600,154.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,154.75/682.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.30

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