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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 942.60 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 942.60 and 592.74 is: 815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 942.60 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/942.60 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 942.60 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 558,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,716.72/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.98

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