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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.86, 1,025.66 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.86, 1,025.66 and 354.92 is: 531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.86 : 1,025.66 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.86/1,025.66 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.86x = 1,025.66 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.86x = 364,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,027.25/684.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.54

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