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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 1,024.88 and 528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 1,024.88 and 528.72 is: 793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 1,024.88 = 528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/1,024.88 = 528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 1,024.88 × 528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 541,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,871.91/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.76

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