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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.15, 1,023.79 and 499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.15, 1,023.79 and 499.26 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.15 : 1,023.79 = 499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.15/1,023.79 = 499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.15x = 1,023.79 × 499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.15x = 511,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,140.92/684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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