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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.64, 1,021.64 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.64, 1,021.64 and 529.26 is: 792.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.64 : 1,021.64 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.64/1,021.64 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.64x = 1,021.64 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.64x = 540,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,713.19/682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.09

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