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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 1,017.72 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 1,017.72 and 609.48 is: 908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 1,017.72 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/1,017.72 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 1,017.72 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 620,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,279.99/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.76

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