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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.81, 1,021.55 and 599.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.81, 1,021.55 and 599.88 is: 897.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.81 : 1,021.55 = 599.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.81/1,021.55 = 599.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.81x = 1,021.55 × 599.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.81x = 612,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,807.41/682.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.48

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