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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.98, 1,025.55 and 609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.98, 1,025.55 and 609.18 is: 914.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.98 : 1,025.55 = 609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.98/1,025.55 = 609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.98x = 1,025.55 × 609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.98x = 624,744.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,744.55/682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.73

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