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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.12, 1,018.21 and 631.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.12, 1,018.21 and 631.34 is: 942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.12 : 1,018.21 = 631.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.12/1,018.21 = 631.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.12x = 1,018.21 × 631.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.12x = 642,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,836.70/682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.42

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