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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.64, 1,025.34 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.64, 1,025.34 and 529.12 is: 792.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.64 : 1,025.34 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.64/1,025.34 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.64x = 1,025.34 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.64x = 542,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,527.90/684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.43

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