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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.91, 1,022.77 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.91, 1,022.77 and 408.38 is: 611.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.91 : 1,022.77 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.91/1,022.77 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.91x = 1,022.77 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.91x = 417,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,676.77/682.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.62

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