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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.05, 1,025.73 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.05, 1,025.73 and 391.50 is: 587.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.05 : 1,025.73 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.05/1,025.73 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.05x = 1,025.73 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.05x = 401,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,573.30/684.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.06

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