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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.18, 1,024.62 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.18, 1,024.62 and 394.74 is: 591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.18 : 1,024.62 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.18/1,024.62 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.18x = 1,024.62 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.18x = 404,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,458.50/684.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.16

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