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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.76, 1,022.28 and 538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.76, 1,022.28 and 538.16 is: 805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.76 : 1,022.28 = 538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.76/1,022.28 = 538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.76x = 1,022.28 × 538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.76x = 550,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,150.20/682.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.77

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