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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.49, 1,022.48 and 388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.49, 1,022.48 and 388.81 is: 583.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.49 : 1,022.48 = 388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.49/1,022.48 = 388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.49x = 1,022.48 × 388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.49x = 397,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,545.34/681.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.35

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