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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.51, 1,023.49 and 394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.51, 1,023.49 and 394.15 is: 591.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.51 : 1,023.49 = 394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.51/1,023.49 = 394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.51x = 1,023.49 × 394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.51x = 403,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,402.48/682.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.06

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