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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.81, 1,026 and 568.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.81, 1,026 and 568.62 is: 851.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.81 : 1,026 = 568.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.81/1,026 = 568.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.81x = 1,026 × 568.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.81x = 583,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,404.12/684.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.92

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