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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.03, 942.54 and 609.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.03, 942.54 and 609.56 is: 839.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.03 : 942.54 = 609.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.03/942.54 = 609.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.03x = 942.54 × 609.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.03x = 574,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,529.97/684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.92

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