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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.90, 1,026.17 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.90, 1,026.17 and 377.01 is: 564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.90 : 1,026.17 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.90/1,026.17 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.90x = 1,026.17 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.90x = 386,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,876.35/684.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.87

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