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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.66, 1,024.32 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.66, 1,024.32 and 394.12 is: 591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.66 : 1,024.32 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.66/1,024.32 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.66x = 1,024.32 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.66x = 403,705.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,705.00/682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.37

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