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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.92, 1,027.13 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.92, 1,027.13 and 246.07 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.92 : 1,027.13 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.92/1,027.13 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.92x = 1,027.13 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.92x = 252,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,745.88/684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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