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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.10, 940.24 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.10, 940.24 and 625.60 is: 862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.10 : 940.24 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.10/940.24 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.10x = 940.24 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.10x = 588,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,211.02/682.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.35

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