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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.61, 1,022.93 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.61, 1,022.93 and 389.50 is: 583.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.61 : 1,022.93 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.61/1,022.93 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.61x = 1,022.93 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.61x = 398,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,433.49/682.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.69

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