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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.47, 1,026.95 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.47, 1,026.95 and 375.93 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.47 : 1,026.95 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.47/1,026.95 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.47x = 1,026.95 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.47x = 386,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,059.43/684.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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