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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.10, 1,026.61 and 500.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.10, 1,026.61 and 500.94 is: 751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.10 : 1,026.61 = 500.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.10/1,026.61 = 500.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.10x = 1,026.61 × 500.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.10x = 514,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,268.76/684.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.74

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