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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.24, 1,023.23 and 407.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.24, 1,023.23 and 407.87 is: 612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.24 : 1,023.23 = 407.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.24/1,023.23 = 407.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.24x = 1,023.23 × 407.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.24x = 417,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,344.82/681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.63

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