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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.65, 1,027.13 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.65, 1,027.13 and 376.35 is: 564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.65 : 1,027.13 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.65/1,027.13 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.65x = 1,027.13 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.65x = 386,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,558.49/684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.61

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