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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 1,022.58 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 1,022.58 and 408.96 is: 612.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 1,022.58 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/1,022.58 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 1,022.58 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 418,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,194.32/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.69

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