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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 1,020.92 and 626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 1,020.92 and 626.40 is: 938.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 1,020.92 = 626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/1,020.92 = 626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 1,020.92 × 626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 639,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,501.16/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.96

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