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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.55, 1,026.37 and 376.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.55, 1,026.37 and 376.55 is: 564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.55 : 1,026.37 = 376.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.55/1,026.37 = 376.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.55x = 1,026.37 × 376.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.55x = 386,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,478.81/684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.57

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