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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.95, 1,021.41 and 610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.95, 1,021.41 and 610.41 is: 912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.95 : 1,021.41 = 610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.95/1,021.41 = 610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.95x = 1,021.41 × 610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.95x = 623,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,478.88/682.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.92

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