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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.21, 1,030.94 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.21, 1,030.94 and 565.14 is: 851.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.21 : 1,030.94 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.21/1,030.94 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.21x = 1,030.94 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.21x = 582,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,622.61/684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.53

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