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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.20, 1,026.03 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.20, 1,026.03 and 245.33 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.20 : 1,026.03 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.20/1,026.03 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.20x = 1,026.03 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.20x = 251,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,710.81/684.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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