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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.40, 1,021.41 and 602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.40, 1,021.41 and 602.54 is: 899.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.40 : 1,021.41 = 602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.40/1,021.41 = 602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.40x = 1,021.41 × 602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.40x = 615,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,439.10/684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.24

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