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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.91, 1,028.14 and 274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.91, 1,028.14 and 274.34 is: 411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.91 : 1,028.14 = 274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.91/1,028.14 = 274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.91x = 1,028.14 × 274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.91x = 282,053.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,053.42/684.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.81

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