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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.60, 1,035.60 and 618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.60, 1,035.60 and 618.40 is: 930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.60 : 1,035.60 = 618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.60/1,035.60 = 618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.60x = 1,035.60 × 618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.60x = 640,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,415.04/688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.02

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