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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.04, 1,024.86 and 488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.04, 1,024.86 and 488.68 is: 732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.04 : 1,024.86 = 488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.04/1,024.86 = 488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.04x = 1,024.86 × 488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.04x = 500,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,826.02/684.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.16

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