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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.66, 1,026.04 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.66, 1,026.04 and 376.14 is: 563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.66 : 1,026.04 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.66/1,026.04 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.66x = 1,026.04 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.66x = 385,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,934.69/684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.69

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