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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.97, 1,019.51 and 632.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.97, 1,019.51 and 632.25 is: 943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.97 : 1,019.51 = 632.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.97/1,019.51 = 632.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.97x = 1,019.51 × 632.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.97x = 644,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,582.04/682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.80

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