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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.15, 1,026.09 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.15, 1,026.09 and 395.25 is: 592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.15 : 1,026.09 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.15/1,026.09 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.15x = 1,026.09 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.15x = 405,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,562.07/684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.80

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