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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.60, 1,027.08 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.60, 1,027.08 and 376.72 is: 565.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.60 : 1,027.08 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.60/1,027.08 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.60x = 1,027.08 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.60x = 386,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,921.58/684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.18

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