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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.60, 1,025.40 and 621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.60, 1,025.40 and 621.20 is: 931.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.60 : 1,025.40 = 621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.60/1,025.40 = 621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.60x = 1,025.40 × 621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.60x = 636,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,978.48/683.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.80

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