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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.60, 1,027.14 and 376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.60, 1,027.14 and 376.06 is: 564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.60 : 1,027.14 = 376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.60/1,027.14 = 376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.60x = 1,027.14 × 376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.60x = 386,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,259.25/684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.21

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