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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 1,027.70 and 586.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 1,027.70 and 586.70 is: 881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 1,027.70 = 586.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/1,027.70 = 586.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 1,027.70 × 586.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 602,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,951.59/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.20

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