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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.16, 1,025.76 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.16, 1,025.76 and 519.48 is: 778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.16 : 1,025.76 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.16/1,025.76 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.16x = 1,025.76 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.16x = 532,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,861.80/684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.86

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