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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.52, 1,025.70 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.52, 1,025.70 and 376.36 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.52 : 1,025.70 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.52/1,025.70 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.52x = 1,025.70 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.52x = 386,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,032.45/684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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