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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.58, 1,021.56 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.58, 1,021.56 and 373.62 is: 559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.58 : 1,021.56 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.58/1,021.56 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.58x = 1,021.56 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.58x = 381,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,675.25/682.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.17

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