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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.59, 1,026.81 and 376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.59, 1,026.81 and 376.34 is: 564.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.59 : 1,026.81 = 376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.59/1,026.81 = 376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.59x = 1,026.81 × 376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.59x = 386,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,424.54/684.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.47

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