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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.77, 1,024.41 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.77, 1,024.41 and 409.05 is: 613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.77 : 1,024.41 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.77/1,024.41 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.77x = 1,024.41 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.77x = 419,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,035.87/682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.73

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