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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.80, 1,024.16 and 574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.80, 1,024.16 and 574.40 is: 861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.80 : 1,024.16 = 574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.80/1,024.16 = 574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.80x = 1,024.16 × 574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.80x = 588,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,277.50/682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.57

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