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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 1,024.14 and 644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 1,024.14 and 644.76 is: 967.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 1,024.14 = 644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/1,024.14 = 644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 1,024.14 × 644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 660,324.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,324.51/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.42

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