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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.93, 1,025.57 and 359.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.93, 1,025.57 and 359.61 is: 538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.93 : 1,025.57 = 359.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.93/1,025.57 = 359.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.93x = 1,025.57 × 359.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.93x = 368,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,803.43/684.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.45

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