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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.78, 1,026.76 and 582.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.78, 1,026.76 and 582.11 is: 872.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.78 : 1,026.76 = 582.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.78/1,026.76 = 582.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.78x = 1,026.76 × 582.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.78x = 597,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,687.26/684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.82

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