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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.30, 1,026.65 and 395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.30, 1,026.65 and 395.54 is: 593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.30 : 1,026.65 = 395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.30/1,026.65 = 395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.30x = 1,026.65 × 395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.30x = 406,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,074.03/684.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.42

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