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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.18, 1,023.32 and 588.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.18, 1,023.32 and 588.97 is: 884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.18 : 1,023.32 = 588.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.18/1,023.32 = 588.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.18x = 1,023.32 × 588.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.18x = 602,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,704.78/681.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.80

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