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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.83, 1,022.87 and 392.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.83, 1,022.87 and 392.47 is: 589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.83 : 1,022.87 = 392.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.83/1,022.87 = 392.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.83x = 1,022.87 × 392.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.83x = 401,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,445.79/680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.64

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