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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.95, 1,025.69 and 561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.95, 1,025.69 and 561.26 is: 840.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.95 : 1,025.69 = 561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.95/1,025.69 = 561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.95x = 1,025.69 × 561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.95x = 575,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,670.83/684.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.46

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