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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.52, 1,024.35 and 499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.52, 1,024.35 and 499.64 is: 747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.52 : 1,024.35 = 499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.52/1,024.35 = 499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.52x = 1,024.35 × 499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.52x = 511,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,804.95/684.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.68

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