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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.44, 1,021.98 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.44, 1,021.98 and 389.22 is: 582.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.44 : 1,021.98 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.44/1,021.98 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.44x = 1,021.98 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.44x = 397,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,772.68/682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.87

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