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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.02, 1,024.53 and 518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.02, 1,024.53 and 518.59 is: 777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.02 : 1,024.53 = 518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.02/1,024.53 = 518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.02x = 1,024.53 × 518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.02x = 531,311.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,311.01/683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.89

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