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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.60, 1,022.64 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.60, 1,022.64 and 393.16 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.60 : 1,022.64 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.60/1,022.64 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.60x = 1,022.64 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.60x = 402,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,061.14/682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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