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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 1,026.42 and 582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 1,026.42 and 582.18 is: 873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 1,026.42 = 582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/1,026.42 = 582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 1,026.42 × 582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 597,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,561.20/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.47

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