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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.60, 1,022 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.60, 1,022 and 407.52 is: 611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.60 : 1,022 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.60/1,022 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.60x = 1,022 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.60x = 416,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,485.44/681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.04

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