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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.34, 1,025.88 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.34, 1,025.88 and 359.92 is: 539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.34 : 1,025.88 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.34/1,025.88 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.34x = 1,025.88 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.34x = 369,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,234.73/684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.55

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