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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.32, 1,028.63 and 594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.32, 1,028.63 and 594.14 is: 893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.32 : 1,028.63 = 594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.32/1,028.63 = 594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.32x = 1,028.63 × 594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.32x = 611,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,146.57/684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.08

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