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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.63, 1,027.19 and 391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.63, 1,027.19 and 391.95 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.63 : 1,027.19 = 391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.63/1,027.19 = 391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.63x = 1,027.19 × 391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.63x = 402,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,601.98/684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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