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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.82, 1,022.86 and 393.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.82, 1,022.86 and 393.19 is: 589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.82 : 1,022.86 = 393.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.82/1,022.86 = 393.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.82x = 1,022.86 × 393.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.82x = 402,176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,176.26/681.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.86

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