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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.80, 1,027.20 and 628.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.80, 1,027.20 and 628.10 is: 942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.80 : 1,027.20 = 628.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.80/1,027.20 = 628.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.80x = 1,027.20 × 628.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.80x = 645,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,184.32/684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.15

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