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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,021.32 and 561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 1,021.32 and 561.96 is: 839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 1,021.32 = 561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/1,021.32 = 561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 1,021.32 × 561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 573,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,940.99/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.10

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