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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.66, 1,024.98 and 615.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.66, 1,024.98 and 615.61 is: 924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.66 : 1,024.98 = 615.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.66/1,024.98 = 615.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.66x = 1,024.98 × 615.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.66x = 630,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,987.94/682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.31

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