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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.89, 1,027.20 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.89, 1,027.20 and 246.13 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.89 : 1,027.20 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.89/1,027.20 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.89x = 1,027.20 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.89x = 252,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,823.09/684.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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