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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.93, 1,027.38 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.93, 1,027.38 and 171.93 is: 257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.93 : 1,027.38 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.93/1,027.38 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.93x = 1,027.38 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.93x = 176,637.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,637.44/684.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.89

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