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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.26, 1,026.38 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.26, 1,026.38 and 171.26 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.26 : 1,026.38 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.26/1,026.38 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.26x = 1,026.38 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.26x = 175,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,777.84/684.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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