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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 1,019.75 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 1,019.75 and 542.52 is: 810.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 1,019.75 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/1,019.75 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 1,019.75 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 553,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,234.77/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.10

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