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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.18, 1,027.17 and 593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.18, 1,027.17 and 593.06 is: 890.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.18 : 1,027.17 = 593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.18/1,027.17 = 593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.18x = 1,027.17 × 593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.18x = 609,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,168.30/684.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.36

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