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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.47, 1,026.89 and 497.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.47, 1,026.89 and 497.77 is: 746.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.47 : 1,026.89 = 497.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.47/1,026.89 = 497.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.47x = 1,026.89 × 497.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.47x = 511,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,155.04/684.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.79

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