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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.88, 1,022.81 and 535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.88, 1,022.81 and 535.64 is: 802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 1,022.81 = 535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/1,022.81 = 535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 1,022.81 × 535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 547,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,850.16/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.27

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