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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 1,023.44 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 1,023.44 and 386.64 is: 579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 1,023.44 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/1,023.44 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 1,023.44 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 395,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,700.91/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.50

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