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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.01, 1,022.71 and 614.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.01, 1,022.71 and 614.17 is: 920.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.01 : 1,022.71 = 614.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.01/1,022.71 = 614.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.01x = 1,022.71 × 614.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.01x = 628,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,117.80/682.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.98

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