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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.63, 1,022.42 and 527.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.63, 1,022.42 and 527.72 is: 790.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.63 : 1,022.42 = 527.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.63/1,022.42 = 527.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.63x = 1,022.42 × 527.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.63x = 539,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,547.69/682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.40

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