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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.73, 1,026.68 and 274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.73, 1,026.68 and 274.06 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.73 : 1,026.68 = 274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.73/1,026.68 = 274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.73x = 1,026.68 × 274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.73x = 281,370.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,370.04/684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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