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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 1,023.72 and 576.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 1,023.72 and 576.10 is: 863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 1,023.72 = 576.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/1,023.72 = 576.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 1,023.72 × 576.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 589,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,765.09/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.47

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