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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.92, 1,028.22 and 623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.92, 1,028.22 and 623.28 is: 938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.92 : 1,028.22 = 623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.92/1,028.22 = 623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.92x = 1,028.22 × 623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.92x = 640,868.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,868.96/682.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.42

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