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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.46, 1,025.29 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.46, 1,025.29 and 359.13 is: 537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.46 : 1,025.29 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.46/1,025.29 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.46x = 1,025.29 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.46x = 368,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,212.40/684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.96

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