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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 1,022.19 and 566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 1,022.19 and 566.73 is: 848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 1,022.19 = 566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/1,022.19 = 566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 1,022.19 × 566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 579,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,305.74/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.58

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