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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.89, 1,023.25 and 389.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.89, 1,023.25 and 389.85 is: 584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.89 : 1,023.25 = 389.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.89/1,023.25 = 389.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.89x = 1,023.25 × 389.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.89x = 398,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,914.01/682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.16

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