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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.78, 1,022.74 and 566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.78, 1,022.74 and 566.96 is: 849.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.78 : 1,022.74 = 566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.78/1,022.74 = 566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.78x = 1,022.74 × 566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.78x = 579,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,852.67/682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.25

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