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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.10, 1,026.38 and 375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.10, 1,026.38 and 375.56 is: 563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.10 : 1,026.38 = 375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.10/1,026.38 = 375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.10x = 1,026.38 × 375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.10x = 385,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,463.08/684.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.46

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