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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.36, 1,026.14 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.36, 1,026.14 and 395.64 is: 593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.36 : 1,026.14 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.36/1,026.14 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.36x = 1,026.14 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.36x = 405,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,982.03/684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.23

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