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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.92, 1,027.39 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.92, 1,027.39 and 273.95 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.92 : 1,027.39 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.92/1,027.39 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.92x = 1,027.39 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.92x = 281,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,447.67/684.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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