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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 1,022.39 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 1,022.39 and 389.90 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 1,022.39 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/1,022.39 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 1,022.39 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 398,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,629.86/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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