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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.56, 1,027.48 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.56, 1,027.48 and 612 is: 921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.56 : 1,027.48 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.56/1,027.48 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.56x = 1,027.48 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.56x = 628,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,817.76/682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.26

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