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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.54, 1,026.90 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.54, 1,026.90 and 359.93 is: 539.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.54 : 1,026.90 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.54/1,026.90 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.54x = 1,026.90 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.54x = 369,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,606.98/684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.93

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