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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.80, 1,026.30 and 597.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.80, 1,026.30 and 597.91 is: 896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.80 : 1,026.30 = 597.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.80/1,026.30 = 597.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.80x = 1,026.30 × 597.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.80x = 613,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,632.47/684.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.07

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