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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 1,024.77 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 1,024.77 and 375.41 is: 562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 1,024.77 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/1,024.77 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 1,024.77 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 384,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,708.91/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.42

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