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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.59, 1,022.55 and 357.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.59, 1,022.55 and 357.17 is: 535.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.59 : 1,022.55 = 357.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.59/1,022.55 = 357.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.59x = 1,022.55 × 357.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.59x = 365,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,224.18/682.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.06

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