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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 1,018.99 and 634.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 1,018.99 and 634.53 is: 947.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 1,018.99 = 634.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/1,018.99 = 634.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 1,018.99 × 634.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 646,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,578.14/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.12

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