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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.33, 1,024.37 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.33, 1,024.37 and 553.23 is: 828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.33 : 1,024.37 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.33/1,024.37 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.33x = 1,024.37 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.33x = 566,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,711.42/684.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.13

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