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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.10, 1,027.35 and 612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.10, 1,027.35 and 612.90 is: 921.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.10 : 1,027.35 = 612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.10/1,027.35 = 612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.10x = 1,027.35 × 612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.10x = 629,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,662.82/683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.77

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