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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.92, 1,026.24 and 658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.92, 1,026.24 and 658.28 is: 986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.92 : 1,026.24 = 658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.92/1,026.24 = 658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.92x = 1,026.24 × 658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.92x = 675,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,553.27/684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.32

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