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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.60, 1,029.32 and 564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.60, 1,029.32 and 564.72 is: 849.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.60 : 1,029.32 = 564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.60/1,029.32 = 564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.60x = 1,029.32 × 564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.60x = 581,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,277.59/684.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.08

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