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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.10, 1,022.10 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.10, 1,022.10 and 388.60 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.10 : 1,022.10 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.10/1,022.10 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.10x = 1,022.10 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.10x = 397,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,188.06/681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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