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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.74, 1,023.87 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.74, 1,023.87 and 395.94 is: 593.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.74 : 1,023.87 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.74/1,023.87 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.74x = 1,023.87 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.74x = 405,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,391.09/682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.77

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