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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.62, 1,022.38 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.62, 1,022.38 and 607.08 is: 907.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.62 : 1,022.38 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.62/1,022.38 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.62x = 1,022.38 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.62x = 620,666.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,666.45/683.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.91

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