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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.54, 1,025.37 and 568.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.54, 1,025.37 and 568.71 is: 851.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.54 : 1,025.37 = 568.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.54/1,025.37 = 568.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.54x = 1,025.37 × 568.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.54x = 583,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,138.17/684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.87

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