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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 1,018.20 and 622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 1,018.20 and 622.80 is: 932.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 1,018.20 = 622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/1,018.20 = 622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 1,018.20 × 622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 634,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,134.96/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.00

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