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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.96, 1,025.30 and 510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.96, 1,025.30 and 510.60 is: 764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.96 : 1,025.30 = 510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.96/1,025.30 = 510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.96x = 1,025.30 × 510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.96x = 523,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,515.63/684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.30

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