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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.74, 1,026.88 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.74, 1,026.88 and 274.02 is: 410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.74 : 1,026.88 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.74/1,026.88 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.74x = 1,026.88 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.74x = 281,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,385.66/684.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.94

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