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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.90, 1,022.92 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.90, 1,022.92 and 386.03 is: 578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.90 : 1,022.92 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.90/1,022.92 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.90x = 1,022.92 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.90x = 394,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,879.40/682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.24

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