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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.42, 1,021.37 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.42, 1,021.37 and 611.52 is: 912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.42 : 1,021.37 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.42/1,021.37 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.42x = 1,021.37 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.42x = 624,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,588.18/684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.58

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