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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.20, 1,026.42 and 392.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.20, 1,026.42 and 392.03 is: 588.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.20 : 1,026.42 = 392.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.20/1,026.42 = 392.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.20x = 1,026.42 × 392.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.20x = 402,387.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,387.43/684.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.11

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