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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.74, 1,026.02 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.74, 1,026.02 and 359.20 is: 539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.74 : 1,026.02 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.74/1,026.02 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.74x = 1,026.02 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.74x = 368,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,544.59/683.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.01

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