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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.53, 1,022.43 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.53, 1,022.43 and 389.18 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.53 : 1,022.43 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.53/1,022.43 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.53x = 1,022.43 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.53x = 397,904.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,904.20/681.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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