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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.22, 1,023.69 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.22, 1,023.69 and 389.54 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.22 : 1,023.69 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.22/1,023.69 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.22x = 1,023.69 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.22x = 398,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,768.20/682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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