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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 1,024.64 and 546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 1,024.64 and 546.52 is: 820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 1,024.64 = 546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/1,024.64 = 546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 1,024.64 × 546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 559,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,986.25/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.37

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