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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.62, 1,011.88 and 625.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.62, 1,011.88 and 625.43 is: 932.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.62 : 1,011.88 = 625.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.62/1,011.88 = 625.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.62x = 1,011.88 × 625.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.62x = 632,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,860.11/678.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.57

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