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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.34, 1,026.57 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.34, 1,026.57 and 215.92 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.34 : 1,026.57 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.34/1,026.57 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.34x = 1,026.57 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.34x = 221,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,656.99/684.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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