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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.73, 1,027.23 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.73, 1,027.23 and 245.94 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.73 : 1,027.23 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.73/1,027.23 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.73x = 1,027.23 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.73x = 252,636.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,636.95/684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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