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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.52, 1,022.79 and 389.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.52, 1,022.79 and 389.41 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.52 : 1,022.79 = 389.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.52/1,022.79 = 389.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.52x = 1,022.79 × 389.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.52x = 398,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,283.56/682.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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