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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.96, 1,022.02 and 389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.96, 1,022.02 and 389.55 is: 583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.96 : 1,022.02 = 389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.96/1,022.02 = 389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.96x = 1,022.02 × 389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.96x = 398,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,127.89/681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.80

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