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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.93, 1,025.76 and 395.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.93, 1,025.76 and 395.49 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.93 : 1,025.76 = 395.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.93/1,025.76 = 395.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.93x = 1,025.76 × 395.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.93x = 405,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,677.82/684.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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