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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 1,027.60 and 622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 1,027.60 and 622.12 is: 936.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 1,027.60 = 622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/1,027.60 = 622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 1,027.60 × 622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 639,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,290.51/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.55

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