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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.70, 1,026.78 and 245.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.70, 1,026.78 and 245.83 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.70 : 1,026.78 = 245.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.70/1,026.78 = 245.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.70x = 1,026.78 × 245.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.70x = 252,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,408.19/684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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