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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.94, 1,025.18 and 502.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.94, 1,025.18 and 502.29 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.94 : 1,025.18 = 502.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.94/1,025.18 = 502.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.94x = 1,025.18 × 502.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.94x = 514,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,937.66/684.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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