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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.36, 1,027.08 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.36, 1,027.08 and 548.64 is: 823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.36 : 1,027.08 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.36/1,027.08 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.36x = 1,027.08 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.36x = 563,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,497.17/684.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.39

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