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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.49, 942.54 and 586.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.49, 942.54 and 586.03 is: 806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.49 : 942.54 = 586.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.49/942.54 = 586.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.49x = 942.54 × 586.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.49x = 552,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,356.72/684.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.96

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