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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.26, 942.09 and 596.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.26, 942.09 and 596.90 is: 821.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.26 : 942.09 = 596.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.26/942.09 = 596.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.26x = 942.09 × 596.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.26x = 562,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,333.52/684.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.81

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