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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.70, 1,026.30 and 593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.70, 1,026.30 and 593.60 is: 892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.70 : 1,026.30 = 593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.70/1,026.30 = 593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.70x = 1,026.30 × 593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.70x = 609,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,211.68/682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.36

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