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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.20, 1,022.10 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.20, 1,022.10 and 618.40 is: 925.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.20 : 1,022.10 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.20/1,022.10 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.20x = 1,022.10 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.20x = 632,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,066.64/683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.16

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