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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.64, 1,024.53 and 501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.64, 1,024.53 and 501.58 is: 750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.64 : 1,024.53 = 501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.64/1,024.53 = 501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.64x = 1,024.53 × 501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.64x = 513,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,883.76/684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.59

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