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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.70, 942.51 and 597.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.70, 942.51 and 597.22 is: 822.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.70 : 942.51 = 597.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.70/942.51 = 597.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.70x = 942.51 × 597.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.70x = 562,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,885.82/684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.09

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