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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.25, 1,021.75 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.25, 1,021.75 and 393.08 is: 588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.25 : 1,021.75 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.25/1,021.75 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.25x = 1,021.75 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.25x = 401,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,629.49/682.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.68

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