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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 1,024.80 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 1,024.80 and 605.80 is: 908.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 1,024.80 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/1,024.80 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 1,024.80 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 620,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,823.84/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.94

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