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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.07, 1,021.82 and 403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.07, 1,021.82 and 403.60 is: 604.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.07 : 1,021.82 = 403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.07/1,021.82 = 403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.07x = 1,021.82 × 403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.07x = 412,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,406.55/682.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.64

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