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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 1,025.22 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 1,025.22 and 577.10 is: 864.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 1,025.22 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/1,025.22 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 1,025.22 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 591,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,654.46/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.97

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