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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.57, 1,026.83 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.57, 1,026.83 and 376.58 is: 564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.57 : 1,026.83 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.57/1,026.83 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.57x = 1,026.83 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.57x = 386,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,676.62/684.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.85

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