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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.62, 1,026.94 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.62, 1,026.94 and 171.62 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.62 : 1,026.94 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.62/1,026.94 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.62x = 1,026.94 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.62x = 176,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,243.44/684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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