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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.44, 1,018.44 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.44, 1,018.44 and 609.48 is: 909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.44 : 1,018.44 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.44/1,018.44 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.44x = 1,018.44 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.44x = 620,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,718.81/682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.56

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