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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.77, 1,021.57 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.77, 1,021.57 and 418.28 is: 625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.77 : 1,021.57 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.77/1,021.57 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.77x = 1,021.57 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.77x = 427,302.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,302.30/682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.84

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