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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 1,027.44 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 1,027.44 and 376.64 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 1,027.44 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/1,027.44 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 1,027.44 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 386,975.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,975.00/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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