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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.65, 1,031.59 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.65, 1,031.59 and 565.58 is: 852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.65 : 1,031.59 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.65/1,031.59 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.65x = 1,031.59 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.65x = 583,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,446.67/684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.18

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