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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.95, 1,026.50 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.95, 1,026.50 and 570.12 is: 854.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.95 : 1,026.50 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.95/1,026.50 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.95x = 1,026.50 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.95x = 585,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,225.33/684.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.41

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