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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.24, 1,024.08 and 636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.24, 1,024.08 and 636.16 is: 954.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.24 : 1,024.08 = 636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.24/1,024.08 = 636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.24x = 1,024.08 × 636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.24x = 651,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,478.73/682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.91

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