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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 1,025.64 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 1,025.64 and 634.08 is: 952.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 1,025.64 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/1,025.64 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 1,025.64 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 650,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,337.81/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.62

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