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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.94, 1,023.18 and 624.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.94, 1,023.18 and 624.99 is: 930.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.94 : 1,023.18 = 624.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.94/1,023.18 = 624.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.94x = 1,023.18 × 624.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.94x = 639,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,477.27/686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.91

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