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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.14, 941.58 and 609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.14, 941.58 and 609.24 is: 840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.14 : 941.58 = 609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.14/941.58 = 609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.14x = 941.58 × 609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.14x = 573,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,648.20/682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.95

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