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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.29, 1,023.69 and 529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.29, 1,023.69 and 529.04 is: 791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.29 : 1,023.69 = 529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.29/1,023.69 = 529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.29x = 1,023.69 × 529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.29x = 541,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,572.96/684.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.44

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