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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.40, 1,022.70 and 625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.40, 1,022.70 and 625.80 is: 936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.40 : 1,022.70 = 625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.40/1,022.70 = 625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.40x = 1,022.70 × 625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.40x = 640,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,005.66/683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.50

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