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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.96, 1,026.50 and 593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.96, 1,026.50 and 593.43 is: 889.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.96 : 1,026.50 = 593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.96/1,026.50 = 593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.96x = 1,026.50 × 593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.96x = 609,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,152.93/684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.33

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