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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.60, 1,023.52 and 393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.60, 1,023.52 and 393.28 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.60 : 1,023.52 = 393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.60/1,023.52 = 393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.60x = 1,023.52 × 393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.60x = 402,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,529.95/681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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