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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 1,025.88 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 1,025.88 and 294.12 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 1,025.88 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/1,025.88 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 1,025.88 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 301,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,731.83/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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