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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.48, 1,024.80 and 608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.48, 1,024.80 and 608.68 is: 913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.48 : 1,024.80 = 608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.48/1,024.80 = 608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.48x = 1,024.80 × 608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.48x = 623,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,775.26/682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.98

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