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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 1,021.98 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 1,021.98 and 604.48 is: 905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 1,021.98 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/1,021.98 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 1,021.98 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 617,766.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,766.47/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.34

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