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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.80, 1,022.70 and 624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.80, 1,022.70 and 624.20 is: 936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.80 : 1,022.70 = 624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.80/1,022.70 = 624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.80x = 1,022.70 × 624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.80x = 638,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,369.34/681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.30

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