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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.48, 1,023.24 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.48, 1,023.24 and 393.76 is: 590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.48 : 1,023.24 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.48/1,023.24 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.48x = 1,023.24 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.48x = 402,910.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,910.98/682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.36

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