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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 1,020.18 and 625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 1,020.18 and 625.02 is: 939.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 1,020.18 = 625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/1,020.18 = 625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 1,020.18 × 625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 637,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,632.90/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.80

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