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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.80, 1,023.89 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.80, 1,023.89 and 358.08 is: 536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.80 : 1,023.89 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.80/1,023.89 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.80x = 1,023.89 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.80x = 366,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,632.74/682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.95

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